I finally got around to reading this 1996 book, mostly in 4-5 page increments on the can. The references are dated (Priscilla, Queen of the Desert::Dennis Rodman analogy, anyone?) and this is pre-McGwire/Sosa and Bonds shotgunning freebased steroids into each other’s mouths, but much of the book rings true today. Owners are pieces of shit (Lupica predicts Personal Seat Licenses, and if you are a Giants or Jets fan, you are well aware of the new stadium’s policy), agents are pieces of shit (pre-Boras, too!) and the most famous of athletes are pieces of shit. Also, any book that discusses the Jordan/gambling/baseball sabbatical conspiracy theory in any capacity is right up my alley.
