Mark Kriegel is a former sports columnist for the New York Daily News and author of the novel Bless Me, Father.
"""Brilliant ... definitive and hugely entertaining."" —Chicago Sun-Times""Elegantly told ... Kriegel has written a remarkable book: a feel-good sports story still abundant with insight and social commentary."" —Publishers Weekly, starred ""...a story so taut and true it pulls at your heart."" —Richard Ben Cramer, author of Joe DiMaggio: The Hero’s Life ""Mark Kriegel has written an extraordinary biography of an extraordinary American."" —Pete Hamill ""Irreverent and highly entertaining."" —Los Angeles Times Book Review"