Ira Berkow
Ira Berkow is an American author and journalist known for his sports writing and biographies. He has written extensively on athletes and sports figures, often exploring their personal journeys and the broader cultural impact of sports. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times and Sports Illustrated.
Sports Journalism
Biography
Counterpunch
Giants Among Men: Y.A., L.T., the Big Tuna, and Other New York Giants Stories
Summers at Shea: Tom Seaver Loses His Overcoat and Other Mets Stories
To the Hoop: The Seasons of a Basketball Life
Full Swing: Hits, Runs and Errors in a Writer's Life
The Corporal Was a Pitcher: The Courage of Lou Brissie
Pitchers Do Get Lonely
It Happens Every Spring: DiMaggio, Mays, the Splendid Splinter, and a Lifetime at the Ballpark
The Minority Quarterback: And Other Lives in Sports
Court Vision: Unexpected Views on the Lure of Basketball