Irving Dardik discusses his book, “Quantum Fitness.” He begins by explaining his position as the Chairman of the Olympic Sports Committee. He travels the country and trains Olympic athletes in science and medicine. The book uses relaxation...
Dick Wimmer discusses his book, “The Schoolyard Game.” He begins by explaining that his book is a compilation of stories from basketball players. He talks about fathers who play against their sons and the competition between two players. He...
Robert Greer discusses his book, “Limited Time.” He begins by saying that his book is about Olympic athletes who use an illegal drug to enhance their performance. He explains that he is a medical professor at the University of Colorado, and...
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame;
Jewish athletes - Biography
Joseph Siegman discusses his book, “Jewish Sport Legends: The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.” He begins by describing the life of early baseball legend Lip Pike, who was the first professional Jewish baseball player. He talks about...
Joe Namath discusses his book, “Football for Young Players and Parents.” He begins by explaining that being a success in sports starts with having good coaches and good parents along with being a good listener. The book is geared towards...
Graham, Robert Klark; Sperm banks - United States; Artificial insemination, Human - United States; Nobel Prizes; Intellect - Genetic Aspects
David Plotz discusses his book, “The Genius Factory.” He begins by giving background information on how Robert Klark Graham started the Repository for Germinal Choice in 1980, which was a sperm bank where Nobel Prize winners were solicited to...
Plimpton, George - Anecdotes; Journalism - United States - Anecdotes
George Plimpton discusses his book, “The Best of Plimpton.” Plimpton shares stories of his work with athletes and playing horseshoes with George Bush. He says he fought in a gym with boxer Archie Moore, and spent time with John F. Kennedy’s...
