Readers of my posts know that I fervently believe Bob Costas is not only by far and away the best broadcaster today, but one who ranks with the all time greats in that field.
Add a truly great writer, Frank Deford and venue (92 Y at Lexington Avenue and you guessed it 92nd Street) and it is no wonder, that I am so excited about Bob Costas interviewing Frank Deford at 92 Y this Monday (June 6th at 7:30 p.m.).
The theme is a Conversation on Sports Past to the Present. The program promises to be evocative and revealing.
Mr. Deford will discuss his new book “I’d Know That Voice Anywhere.” The book features a collection of his commentaries on NPR, over the past 36 years.
Both men have proven to be candid, informative and humorous in the previous live events, which I have been fortunate to attend.
Most times at the 92 Y events, members of their friendly staff hand out cards for questions.
This event is such fertile ground for good questions. For example, both of these greats in their fields have spoken about and interviewed Wilt Chamberlain and rival, “on again, off again, on again friend,” Bill Russell. They were part of a great basketball rivalry that dominated the sport for the entire 1960’s.
Costas once asked the most relevant and best question concerning the age old Wilt vs Bill comparison and that is how many times did Russell’s teams prevail, without being the better team?
Having grown up, (a bit any way), a discussion of their friendship and attitudes is even more compelling. Deford lived through it, wrote about it and as stated above is quite willing to be candid on this and other subjects.
Mr. Russell more or less made sure the question about the respective teams was not addressed, but the thought of Mr. Deford and Mr. Costas discussing that and other savory possibilities, makes Monday night June 6th at 92 Y, an event truly not to be missed.
Click below for more information and to order tickets.
Frank Deford in Conversation with Bob Costas – 92nd Street …
http://frankdefordbook.com/
Click above for information on how to purchase Mr. Deford’s book.
Andy B Sports
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Can’t Wait: Bob Costas Interviewing Frank Deford Monday June 6th At 92 Y
Readers of my posts know that I fervently believe Bob Costas is not only by far and away the best broadcaster today, but one who ranks with the all time greats in that field.
Add a truly great writer, Frank Deford and venue (92 Y at Lexington Avenue and you guessed it 92nd Street) and it is no wonder, that I am so excited about Bob Costas interviewing Frank Deford at 92 Y this Monday (June 6th at 7:30 p.m.).
The theme is a Conversation on Sports Past to the Present. The program promises to be evocative and revealing.
Mr. Deford will discuss his new book “I’d Know That Voice Anywhere.” The book features a collection of his commentaries on NPR, over the past 36 years.
Both men have proven to be candid, informative and humorous in the previous live events, which I have been fortunate to attend.
Most times at the 92 Y events, members of their friendly staff hand out cards for questions.
This event is such fertile ground for good questions. For example, both of these greats in their fields have spoken about and interviewed Wilt Chamberlain and rival, “on again, off again, on again friend,” Bill Russell. They were part of a great basketball rivalry that dominated the sport for the entire 1960’s.
Costas once asked the most relevant and best question concerning the age old Wilt vs Bill comparison and that is how many times did Russell’s teams prevail, without being the better team?
Having grown up, (a bit any way), a discussion of their friendship and attitudes is even more compelling. Deford lived through it, wrote about it and as stated above is quite willing to be candid on this and other subjects.
Mr. Russell more or less made sure the question about the respective teams was not addressed, but the thought of Mr. Deford and Mr. Costas discussing that and other savory possibilities, makes Monday night June 6th at 92 Y, an event truly not to be missed.
Click below for more information and to order tickets.
Frank Deford in Conversation with Bob Costas – 92nd Street …
http://frankdefordbook.com/
Click above for information on how to purchase Mr. Deford’s book.
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