Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback

George Plimpton


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3.94 · 18 ratings · 372 pages · Published: 1966

Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback by George Plimpton
George Plimpton's classic Paper Lion set the bar for participatory sports journalism, as the author shares his experiences in training camp, trying out as a quarterback for the NFL's Detroit Lions, and eventually, playing in a preseason exhibition game. Displaying his characteristic wit and insight, Paper Lion was met with both critical and commercial success, and inspired a movie starring Alan Alda. The late

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