No sportscaster has covered more major sporting events than Al Michaels. Possibly because of his love fest with those he has worked with, like Boomer Esiason.
Michaels shares never-before-told stories from his early years and his rise to the top, covering some of the greatest moments of the past half century—from the “Miracle on Ice”—the historic 1980 Olympic hockey finals—to the earthquake that rocked the 1989 World Series. Some of the greatest names on and off the field are here—Michael Jordan, Bill Walton, Pete Rose, Bill Walsh, Peyton and Eli Manning, Brett Favre, John Madden, Howard Cosell, Cris Collinsworth, and many, many more.
Forthright and down-to-earth, Michaels tells the truth as he sees it, giving readers unique insight into the high drama, the colorful players, and the heroes and occasional villains of an industry that has become a vital part of modern culture.
This morning, Boomer told the story of getting the Monday Night Football gig he'd eventually lose. First to call? Frank Gifford. Frank's advice? "Watch your back."
So the question this morning is -- will he appear on Esiason's radio program 'Boomer & Carton?' Craig wants to know. "If Al does a radio tour and doesn't come in here...that's all you need to know about Al Michaels."
Indeed.
Robert Higgins to Peter Jennings, "I see OJ and he looks very upset!"
Baba Booey.
Al Michaels: "That was a total farcical call."
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