- Hardcover: 236 pages
- Publisher: Fenn Publishing Company Ltd.; 1 edition (Oct 15 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1551683059
- ISBN-13: 978-1551683058
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 15.4 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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#159,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #72 in Books > Sports > Biographies > Hockey
- #72 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Sports & Outdoors > Hockey
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One of hockey`s greatest and most well-connected television executives, Ralph Mellanby, recalls his relationship with some of the game`s most influential individuals, from lawyers to coaches to managers, owners, and even those who ran the NHL. Mellanby left his mark on the game and writes about others who have also gained fame and fortune working in the game that they love.
One of the most powerful men in television and a driving force behind Canada`s most popular TV show, Hockey Night in Canada, Ralph Mellanby recalls his association with some of the most instrumental men in the hockey industry, as well as his involvement in some of hockey`s greatest events ever.
Mellanby takes readers behind the scenes to discover what made many of the game`s greatest individuals tick and what they were like when the camera wasn`t rolling.
Walking with Legends includes five sections on 25 of hockey`s biggest names and two of the greatest events in hockey history, the 1972 Summit Series and the 1980 Winter Olympics.
From the decision makers (Clarence Campbell, Gary Bettman and John Zeigler) to the brass (Scotty Bowman, Glen Sather and Cliff Fletcher) to the ice men (Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull) and hundreds of others, Mellanby knows them all, has worked with them all, and recounts his experiences in his mind-blowing and entertaining memoir.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Must read for sports fans!,
By Sports Fan 007 "'lad o' pairts'" (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Walking With Legends: The Real Stories of Hockey Night in Canada (Hardcover)
Walking with Legends documents the career of legendary sports executive Ralph Mellanby. Mellanby takes us into the world of pro sports during television's beginning during the 1950s up to today. Offering us his candid point of view with stories on everything from Don Cherry to the covering the 1980 classic Miracle on Ice during the Lake Placid Olympic games, Mellanby charms readers with his witty writing style.This book is great because it shows readers how sports coverage has evolved over the years. History buffs will love reading about the way things were during a time where television was still in its infancy. Mellanby did much to help it through its growing pains and has definately shaped the way sports is covered today. I give this book a thumbs up and recommend it to all television fans wanting some entertaining stories that take place behind the cameras.
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Must read for hockey fans,
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This review is from: Walking With Legends: The Real Stories of Hockey Night in Canada (Hardcover)
Packed with the greatest stories that a hockey fan could ask for.Loved every second of this book, and is a must read.... Could not put it down. Only problem was that finished it and wanted more. I was so enjoyable. Well done
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A must read for sports fans,
By Sports Fan 007 "'lad o' pairts'" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Walking With Legends: The Real Stories of Hockey Night in Canada (Hardcover)
Walking with Legends documents the career of legendary sports executive Ralph Mellanby. Mellanby takes us into the world of pro sports during television's beginning during the 1950s up to today. Offering us his candid point of view with stories on everything from Don Cherry to the covering the 1980 classic Miracle on Ice during the Lake Placid Olympic games, Mellanby charms readers with his witty writing style.This book is great because it shows readers how sports coverage has evolved over the years. History buffs will love reading about the way things were during a time where television was still in its infancy. Mellanby did much to help it through its growing pains and shaped the way sports is covered today. I give this book a two thumbs up and recommend it to all television fans wanting some entertaining stories that take place behind the cameras. |
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