CALLING THE SHOTS / EARL STROM / RARE SIGNED FIRST EDITION / 5 DECADES IN NBA

Description: There are plenty of so-called shot callers around the internet, but the beloved author of this insider's look at five decades in the NBA actually called them. CALLING THE SHOTS: My Five Decades in the NBA, by Earl Strom with Blaine Johnson. Foreword by Julius "Dr. J" Irving SIGNED First Edition, First Printing with Full Number Line. Inscribed by Strom on Half-Title Page. Hardcover, 1990. New York: Simon & Schuster. Bound in the Publisher's Blue Quarter Cloth with Light Brown Paper Boards; Octavo; 250 pages. Near-Fine, Like-New Signed First Printing of a Collectible Sports Book: Straight Boards, Sharp Corners, and a Tight Binding. One Tiny Smudge on Bottom Edge of Text Block, Else Fine. Signed By Strom on Half-Title Page. Seemingly Unread. Comes in a Near-Fine Pictorial Dust Jacket, Unclipped ($18.95 Original Sales Price) and Protected in a Mylar Archival Cover. Strom (1927 - 1994) was born, raised, and died in Pottstown, PA. By the end of his career, he had worked more NBA seasons and championship series than any other referee in the league. A symbol of fairness and integrity, he refereed some of the most iconic eras in NBA history. He was also infamous for his quick temper; his exploits included getting in fistfights with fans, mascots, and other referees; and he once ejected a coach from an all-star game. His candid 1990 memoir, written with the assistance of Blaine Johnson and featuring a foreword by Dr. J, offers an insider's look at the world of professional basketball officiating. From his early days as a struggling ref to his rise as one of the most respected figures in the NBA, Strom shares personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, regrets, highlights and his unique perspective on the game's evolution. A collectible book for any sports fan.

Price: 44.99 USD

Location: Southampton, Pennsylvania

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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Binding: Hardcover

Place of Publication: NY

Signed: Yes

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Subject: Sports & Recreation

Year Printed: 1990

Original/Facsimile: Original

Language: English

Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed, Inscribed by Author, First Edition First Printing, Unread, Near Fine, Mylar Cover, Rare Sports Books, Collectible Basketball Book, Foreword by Julius Erving

Author: Earl Strom

Region: North America

Topic: Basketball

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Unit Quantity: 1

Character Family: NBA