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The Galloping Ghost: Red Grange, An American Football Legend
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In The 1920S Four Athletes Defined American Sports: Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Bobby Jones, And Red Grange. They Were The Country'S First Athletic Pantheon, Its Mount Rushmore, And For A Few Brief Years Red Grange Outshone Them All. The Galloping Ghost Tells The Remarkable Untold Story Of This Fleetfooted College Football Player Who Inspired Poetry, Dazzled Fans As He Felled Opponents On The Field, And, With The Help Of An Unscrupulous And Utterly Brilliant Manager (The First Reallife Jerry Maguire), Helped Launch And Legitimize Professional Football, Changing American Sports Forever.In This First Major Biography Of Red Grange, Gary Andrew Poole Draws On Exhaustive Research And Interviews To Evoke The Golden Age Of Sports In All Its Splendor And Outrageousness. He Transports Readers From College Football Rallies To Barnstorming Tours, From The Locker Room To The White House To Hollywood, As He Recounts Granges Rise And Tragic Fall. And He Lays Bare The Fascinating And Psychologically Complex Relationship Between A Star Athlete And The Nations First Real Sports Agenta Relationship That Encapsulated The Good And Shadowy Sides Of Sports And How They Inevitably Intersected.For Fans Of Cinderella Man, The Devil And Sonny Liston, And The Devil In The White City, The Galloping Ghost Is A Provocative, Characterdriven, Atmospheric Sports History That Gives Us A New Understanding Of A Seminal Sports Figure, From Raw And Innocent Athletic Talent To Mortal American Icon. A Symbol Of Rebellious Manhood And Virility, Red Grange Is A Reminder Of The Fleeting Nature Of Fame, Youth, And Physical Dominance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Galloping Ghost'? A: 'The Galloping Ghost' is a biography of Red Grange, an iconic college football player who played a pivotal role in popularizing professional football in America during the 1920s.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The book is authored by Gary Andrew Poole, who conducted extensive research and interviews to capture Grange's life and impact on sports.
- Q: What makes Red Grange a significant figure in American sports history? A: Red Grange is significant for his extraordinary athletic talent, his influence on the popularity of professional football, and his complex relationship with the first sports agent, which showcased both the glories and shadows of sports.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Galloping Ghost' contains 336 pages, providing a comprehensive look at Red Grange's life and career.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover, which is durable and ideal for collectors or frequent readers.
- Q: When was 'The Galloping Ghost' published? A: 'The Galloping Ghost' was published on September 10, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of sports history? A: Yes, 'The Galloping Ghost' is particularly suited for fans of sports history, as it offers a deep dive into the life of a key figure and the evolution of American football.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of fame, the evolution of professional sports, the relationship between athletes and agents, and the fleeting nature of athletic success.
- Q: Is there any mention of Grange's relationship with his manager? A: Yes, the biography details the fascinating and complex relationship between Red Grange and his manager, highlighting how it affected his career and the sports industry.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect a character-driven and atmospheric writing style that combines storytelling with historical context, making the narrative engaging and informative.