Always By My Side: A Father's Grace and a Sports Journey Unlike Any Other
by: Jim Nantz
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In the bestselling tradition of Big Russ and Me, Americas most visible sports commentator tells the stories of some of the most dramatic moments in American sports and pays tribute to the man who inspired him to pursue his broadcasting dream his beloved father, who has fallen victim to the ravages of Alzheimers disease.
Vividly written in exciting, you-are-there replay, Always by My Side gives readers an insiders look into an unprecedented sixty-three-day stretch from February to April of 2007 when Jim Nantz became the first broadcaster to call the Super Bowl, the Final Four, and the Masters. Because Nantz was unable to share the voyage with his dad, however, this remarkable journey through Americas premier sporting events took on a bittersweet tinge. Nonetheless, the devoted son felt his fathers presence every step of the way, and used this championship odyssey to celebrate the people, venues, and moments that tapped into all the goodness that his dadand his dads generation represent.
In recounting the highlights of more than two thrilling decades with CBS Sports, this broadcasting hall of famer recalls the legends of the industryDick Enberg, Curt Gowdy, Jim McKay, Chris Schenkel, Pat Summerall, Jack Whitaker, and otherswho sparked his imagination and shaped his style.
Always by My Side traces Nantzs career, from creating his own imaginary studio as a boy to his college days rooming with future PGA Tour golfers Fred Couples and Blaine McCallister to his successful network audition at age twenty-six. Along the way, readers are treated to an array of memories, including Nantzs special relationship with the former president George H. W. Bush, as well as his friendships with such sports royalty as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Mike Krzyzewski, John Wooden, and many others. Poignant stories that explore the theme of fathers and sons who have bonded through a common love of sports complete this sparkling narrative.
Always by My Side promises to be the most cherished Fathers Day gift of the year.
In the bestselling tradition of Big Russ and Me, Americas most visible sports commentator tells the stories of some of the most dramatic moments in American sports and pays tribute to the man who inspired him to pursue his broadcasting dream his beloved father, who has fallen victim to the ravages of Alzheimers disease.
Vividly written in exciting, you-are-there replay, Always by My Side gives readers an insiders look into an unprecedented sixty-three-day stretch from February to April of 2007 when Jim Nantz became the first broadcaster to call the Super Bowl, the Final Four, and the Masters. Because Nantz was unable to share the voyage with his dad, however, this remarkable journey through Americas premier sporting events took on a bittersweet tinge. Nonetheless, the devoted son felt his fathers presence every step of the way, and used this championship odyssey to celebrate the people, venues, and moments that tapped into all the goodness that his dadand his dads generation represent.
In recounting the highlights of more than two thrilling decades with CBS Sports, this broadcasting hall of famer recalls the legends of the industryDick Enberg, Curt Gowdy, Jim McKay, Chris Schenkel, Pat Summerall, Jack Whitaker, and otherswho sparked his imagination and shaped his style.
Always by My Side traces Nantzs career, from creating his own imaginary studio as a boy to his college days rooming with future PGA Tour golfers Fred Couples and Blaine McCallister to his successful network audition at age twenty-six. Along the way, readers are treated to an array of memories, including Nantzs special relationship with the former president George H. W. Bush, as well as his friendships with such sports royalty as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Mike Krzyzewski, John Wooden, and many others. Poignant stories that explore the theme of fathers and sons who have bonded through a common love of sports complete this sparkling narrative.
Always by My Side promises to be the most cherished Fathers Day gift of the year.
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- A wonderful and heartwarming story
Jim Nantz's book was a wonderful and heartwarming tale of the powerful role that a father has in their child's life. Jim's dad played a huge role in Jim's life and until he fell ill, was Jim's guiding light both personally and professionally. A book about sports and family values is a great combination. I highly recommend this book.
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- Fun read
Nantz has "the life"...and very touching story about his relationship with his father.
Rating: - Jim Nantz of CBS Sports
Jim Nantz was guest starred on Million Dollar Password with Regis Philbin and co-starred with Samantha Harris of the Insider he guest starred with Drew Carey of The Price Is Right Donny Osmond and Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell.
Rating: - A pleasant, humble, poignant romp through sports broadcasting
Jim Nantz comes off in the broadcast booth, the golf tower, the pregame show and elsewhere as a straightforward person.
And he is, as this book shows through and through.
The premise is simple. Nantz becomes the first broadcast journalist to do the Super Bowl NCAA Final Four and Masters golf tournament in the same year.
Meanwhile, during the whole run, he's repeatedly wishing that his father, Jim Nantz II (bet you didn't know "our" Jim was No. 3), stricken with ... Read More
Rating: - Great for Sports-lovers
I was at the library with the kids a couple weeks ago perusing titles in the biography section when one caught my eye. It was Jim Nantz's book, "Always By My Side: A Father's Grace and a Sports Journey Unlike Any Other."
As a fan of pretty much all sports, and recognizing the broadcaster's name, I decided to give it a shot. I thought it would be interesting to hear some of the behind the booth stories that Nantz must have to offer. I was not disappointed.
In the book Nantz interviews ... Read More
- A wonderful and heartwarming storyJim Nantz's book was a wonderful and heartwarming tale of the powerful role that a father has in their child's life. Jim's dad played a huge role in Jim's life and until he fell ill, was Jim's guiding light both personally and professionally. A book about sports and family values is a great combination. I highly recommend this book.
- Fun readNantz has "the life"...and very touching story about his relationship with his father.
- Jim Nantz of CBS SportsJim Nantz was guest starred on Million Dollar Password with Regis Philbin and co-starred with Samantha Harris of the Insider he guest starred with Drew Carey of The Price Is Right Donny Osmond and Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell.
- A pleasant, humble, poignant romp through sports broadcastingJim Nantz comes off in the broadcast booth, the golf tower, the pregame show and elsewhere as a straightforward person.
And he is, as this book shows through and through.
The premise is simple. Nantz becomes the first broadcast journalist to do the Super Bowl NCAA Final Four and Masters golf tournament in the same year.
Meanwhile, during the whole run, he's repeatedly wishing that his father, Jim Nantz II (bet you didn't know "our" Jim was No. 3), stricken with ... Read More
- Great for Sports-loversI was at the library with the kids a couple weeks ago perusing titles in the biography section when one caught my eye. It was Jim Nantz's book, "Always By My Side: A Father's Grace and a Sports Journey Unlike Any Other."
As a fan of pretty much all sports, and recognizing the broadcaster's name, I decided to give it a shot. I thought it would be interesting to hear some of the behind the booth stories that Nantz must have to offer. I was not disappointed.
In the book Nantz interviews ... Read More
