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The Worst Call Ever!: The Most Infamous Calls Ever Blown by Referees, Umpires, and Other Blind Officials (Paperback)

by Kyle Garlett (Author), Patrick O'neal (Author)
Key Phrases: tuck rule, medal stand, postgame press conference, Super Bowl, World Series, New York (more...)

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‘’We’ve all made bad decisions in games. . . . I hope their next book isn’t focused on coaches!’’ -- Wayne Gretzky --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (May 13, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061251372
ISBN-13: 978-0061251375
Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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tuck rule, medal stand, postgame press conference, pass interference

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Super Bowl, World Series, New York, World Cup, United States, Ohio State, Rose Bowl, New England, Notre Dame, North Carolina, Championship Game, Hall of Fame, San Francisco, Kansas City, Red Sox, Hail Mary, San Diego, Florida State, Michael Jordan, Stanley Cup Finals, National League, Los Angeles, Scottie Pippen, Orange Bowl, New Year's Day

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, well-written stories, June 22, 2007

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This review is from: The Worst Call Ever!: The Most Infamous Calls Ever Blown by Referees, Umpires, and Other Blind Officials (Hardcover)

I bought this book as an afterthought because I umpire high school baseball. As a sports fan, I have enjoyed each chapter on the different sports. The author sets up the blown call(s) very well to illustrate why the calls were magnified (e.g., playoffs, national championship implications, etc.), and with a good dose of humor. The selection of blown calls is subjective, and some may disagree with inclusions and/or exclusions. Regardless, this is an excellent book for any sports fan.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Wish I Thought of This!!, May 9, 2007

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Great idea for a book! I still get mad when I think about that call in the 1985 World Series that robbed my Cardinals. Thanks, guys, for digging up that pain. Seriously, this is a really good book. I recommend it for anyone who likes sports.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, May 10, 2007

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Great read. . . Easy read. . . for even the casual sports fan like myself! Well-written.

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