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The book that made a legend -- and captures America's sport in detail that's never been matched, featuring a foreword by Nicholas Dawidoff and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives. George Plimpton was perhaps best known for Paper Lion, the book that set the bar for participatory sports journalism. With his characteristic wit, Plimpton recounts his experiences in talking his way into training camp with the Detroit Lions, practicing with the team, and taking snaps behind center. Book Overview. George Plimpton's classicPaper Lionset the bar for participatory sports journalism, as the author shares his experiences in training camp, trying out as a quarterback for the NFL's Detroit Lions, and eventually, playing in a preseason exhibition game. Displaying his characteristic wit and insight,Paper Lionwas met with both critical and commercial success, and inspired a movie starring Alan Alda. Editions for Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback: (Paperback published in ), (Paperback published in ), (K.
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