Hello Everybody, I'm Lindsey Nelson [Hardcover]

Lindsey Nelson (Author)

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Nelson recounts his climb from a humble Tennessee boyhood to the top ranks of sports broadcasting. After stints as a reporter, in various sports jobs, and World War II service as an Army Public Information Officer, he became a top radio and TV announcer of college and pro football and other sports and was the voice of the New York Mets for 17 years. Nelson is uninhibited in reporting encounters and contacts with presidents, generals, athletes, and other celebrities, and in appraisingnot always favorablyfellow broadcasters. Still, he writes knowingly of a sports broadcaster's work and life and gives an often touching account of a bittersweet family life. Recommended. Morey Berger, Monmouth Cty. Lib., Freehold, N.J.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 430 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1st edition (September 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688041868
• ISBN-13: 978-0688041861
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,403,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Voice of the Mets, Norte Dame, and television sports, May 3, 2002

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Harry Kargenian (Tulare, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hello Everybody, I'm Lindsey Nelson (Hardcover)

I became a Lindsey Nelson fan, like others, simply by hearing his voice and broadcasting style many times. He had, to me, one of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting. Nelson's style was low-key, informative, and easy to digest. His book is excellent--those who remember him or followed sports during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s will especially enjoy the book. Nelson was not only a great broadcaster, but shows he is a terrific writer also. He actually started in the newspaper business as a youngster, and his flair for writing is evidenced throughout the book. He was the play-by-play voice of the Mets for 17 years and also for many years the voice of Notre Dame football highlights. His tales of his early, and later years at the University of Tennessee are outstanding. Although he passed away in 1995, his legend continues to shine as UT's baseball facility is named Lindsey Nelson Stadium. A fitting tribute for a wonderful man, and an outstanding sports broadcaster for over 30 years.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sportscasters Life, May 31, 2001

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mike johnson (Daytona Beach, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hello Everybody, I'm Lindsey Nelson (Hardcover)

This may be the best book about sportscasting since Red Barber's "Rubarb in the Catbird's Seat." Lindsey Nelson was the top sportscaster in the country during the late 50's and into the early 60's. He was the first well-known TV play-by-play man but he spanned back into the radio days and writes about the radio guys like Ted Husing, Bill Stern and Mel Allen. It's basically the life of a sports announcer at the top of the profession. He also writes about his WW 2 experiences and getting started in radio in Knoxville, Tennessee. He also writes eloquently about his daughter who was born with a mental handicap, the early death of his wife and his love of travel...he once went to Timbuktu. One of the best things about the book is he wrote it himself...no ghost writer.