The Onion Picker
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (676 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0815681755 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 214 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Very disappointing" according to D. G. Myers. A very disappointing effort. Although a book on the remarkable Carmen Basilio has been needed for some time, this is not it. Gary B. Youmans hasn't really written a biography of Basilio; he has merely compiled the raw materials for one. A few short passages of narrative are consistently followed by a long series of quoted remark. BOXING STORY REALLY WORTH READING This book which starts out with an inspirational immigration story ends with the son of that immigrant realizing his dream of a world championship. The insight into the underbelly world of the mob and fight fixing was something I knew about but now can put together with names and faces. Modern day boxing is about big headed and . Great Book!! What a Great Book!!! Nobody ever had more toughness,determination and just plain Heart in the boxing ring than Carmen Basilio! Carmen was one fighter who epitomized what the boxing game was all about. Mr Youmans has blended a fantastic story of Carmen Basilio's boxing exploits along with the world of boxing promoters and busines
His belief in himself and his insistence on being treated fairly is a testament to his core value of living an honorable life, one in which he refused to compromise his principles. On September 23, 1957, Carmen Basilo defeated Sugar Ray Robinson to win the middleweight championship of the world. His remarkable career is a story of survival and perseverance during a fascinating time in boxing history. His story and that of the other great champions of this 'Golden Era of Boxing,' is a fascinating look back at one of the most magical periods in sports history.. Basilo's story celebrates the power of the human spirit to triumph over pain and self-doubt. This decade so rich in culture was the backdrop for creating some of the most legendary champions of all time. The early 1950's saw the sport of boxing develop into one of the most popular spectator sports in
He is coauthor of '59: The Story of the 1959 Syracuse National Championship Football Team, and '63, The Story of the World Champion Chicago Bears. Gary Youmans is a sports marketing consultant.
Thick with eye-catching photos, the book nails the brutish and criminal politics of the postwar fight game -- Boston Globe