Legendary StarTribune sportswriter Sid Hartman draws on his six decades in the thick of Minnesota sports action to give readers a vivid picture of the many thrilling moments throughout the years. From George Mikan s Minneapolis Lakers to the NFC championships of the Minnesota Vikings, from legendary local sports icons such as Bernie Bierman, Harmon Killebrew, and Fran Tarkenton to latter-day celebrities like Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss, from Gopher hockey to the legendary Minnesota Twins' World Series Championships, from the North Stars to the Wild - here are the stories and people that have defined Minnesota sports. Observed with Hartman's unique blend of insight, acumen, and wit that have delighted and enlightened and occasionally outraged Minnesota s legions of sports fans, this collection of Minnesota moments and eras is the ultimate edition for any true sports fan from the land of 10,000 lakes. Features photos from the archives of the StarTribune throughout the book.
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St. "Paul" Pioneer Press, " Dec. 17, 2006
"The old photos are fun to look at even if you are not a sports fan."
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The Bookworm Sez, "December2006
"You can't go wrong."
--Pioneer Press, The Bookworm Sez
--Pioneer Press, The Bookworm Sez
"The old photos are fun to look at even if you are not a sports fan."
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The Bookworm Sez, "December2006
"You can't go wrong."
--Pioneer Press, The Bookworm Sez
St. Paul Pioneer Press, Dec. 17, 2006
“The old photos are fun to look at even if you are not a sports fan.”
The Bookworm Sez, December 2006
“You can’t go wrong.”
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Sid Hartman is a legend. As a StarTribune sportswriter, he’s been at the heart of Minnesota sports for more than six decades. He calls them as he sees them, pulls no punches, and often comes up with the inside scoop from his close, personal friends.
Now, Sid collects the biggest stories that have defined Minnesota sports for the last sixty years and beyond. Relive George Mikan’s unstoppable Lakers dynasty, Harmon Killebrew’s home run blasts, and the Vikings’ Super Bowl heartbreaks. Marvel in Randy Moss’ improbable catches, Kevin Garnett’s slam-dunks, and Johan Santana’s blazing fastball. From the glory years of the original Millers, Saints, Lakers, and North Stars to today’s Gophers, Twins, Vikings, Wolves, and Wild, it’s all here—and told as never before!
More than 200 action-packed photographs from the StarTribune’s award-winning photographers bring the great moments to life.
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For someone who grew up through much of these events and missed many others this book is a must-have. It is a great way to look back at the memories and learn a thing or two in the process.
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Sid Hartman has been at the very heart of Minnesota sports for the past 60 years. He has forgotten more sports stories than most people know! Fitting then that co-author Joel Rippel helped Sid Hartman record for posterity his greatest Minnesota sports moments. Sid and Rippel spin interesting yarns about baseball, football, Gopher sports, basketball, and other minor sports. The stories in this book are those that many Minnesota sports fans will recall with pleasent nostalgia (except those Viking Super Bowl losses). This book makes an absolutely fabulous gift (Christmas, birthday) for the older Minnesota sports fan. Many pleasureable hours of reading are contained in this book, as well as wonderful photos that bring the stories alive. I have a copy of this book and keep it on my bookshelf. It makes a good read to remember the old days and is also a good read in the bathroom (if you get my drift). kone
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If you are a Minnesota sports fan, as I am, then Sid will give you great memories of all of the major pro and college sports teams. His years of expertise and great photos will bring back a lot nostalgia. Sid is the dean of Minnesota sports coverage. A great book at a great value through Amazon.
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