Best New York Sports Arguments

The 100 Most Controversial, Debatable Questions for Die-Hard New York Fans

by: Peter Handrinos

Sourcebooks, Inc On-Sale Date: November 28, 2006 270 pages $14.95 ISBN: 9781402208232

New York’s an incredible sports town, and the reasons go beyond its unmatched array of high-profile teams, star athletes, championship titles, and landmark moments.

What truly sets the Big Apple apart are its sports fans and sports conversations. Whether the subject’s baseball, football, basketball, hockey, tennis, boxing . . . if something’s within shouting distance of the tabloids or the Times, New Yorkers are always talking about it. No other town features so many discussions over who’s winning, who’s losing, who’s coming back, who’s collapsing, who should be hired, and who should be fired.

The city’s all about controversial questions, and The Best New York Sports Arguments goes to the heart of it all. Its 100 chapters cover more than a century’s worth of topics, examining everything from the underestimated to the overrated, from the heroes to the goats. Along the way, the book takes diverse perspectives in all athletics’ stats and society, humor and history, comparisons and culture.

With both surprising facts and biting insight, Peter Handrinos presents a highly original take on the greatest sports town in America. There’s one thing all die-hard fans can agree on—The Best New York Sports Arguments stands out as one of the most compelling books of the year.

Chapters include:

• What are New York’s biggest sports myths?
• Were the ’62 Mets really the worst team of all time?
• Is King George a tyrant?
• Parcells or Belichick- who’s the better coach?
• Is the Heisman worth winning?
• Was Ewing to blame for the Knicks’ title draught?
• Should the Nets move to Brooklyn?
• Are the New Jersey Devils the classiest team in New York?
• Is hockey a major sport?
• Connors & McEnroe- who was worse?
• Chris & Martina- who was better?
• Was Mike Tyson ever a great heavyweight?

About the Author

Peter Handrinos is a syndicated columnist and author of the ‘Baseball Men’ interview series. He lives in Norwalk, CT.

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