A review by nicholasgrantgarcia
The Best American Sports Writing 1995 by Glenn Stout, Dan Jenkins

4.0

Liked this one a little less than I usually like books in this series.

Favorites:

Wampus Cats & Oyster Toads: A light-hearted, prideful, know-it-all review of catching world record fish.

Omaha Beach Has a Golf Course Now: A somber reflection on the commercialization of everything -- in 1994.

Whatever Happened to Ronnie Littleton?: A transportive and cautionary tale of the high school football star that flamed out.

Behind the Icy Glare: A moving and intricate look at the life of an NHL coach.

An Exclusive Club: A heartening and fascinating look behind the scenes at the lives of the men that break the mile barrier.

I found too many of the other stories in this one caustic, mean-spirited, unfunny, and about Tonya Harding. I suppose that was a product of its time -- still, a little less Tonya is usually a good thing.