Description
Aiming to write for Sports Illustrated, George Plimpton sets out to find out what it truly feels like to be an NFL quarterback—only to discover that the job is far less glamorous than the headlines suggest. For four intense weeks, he joins the Detroit Lions at preseason training camp, trading the safety of the press box for the grind of practice, the pressure of performance, and the constant scrutiny of coaches and teammates. Blending firsthand reportage with vivid, self-deprecating humor, the book captures the physical demands, mental discipline, and team dynamics that shape professional football. At its heart, Paper Lion is a story about immersion, identity, and the gap between observation and participation—told with the clarity and narrative energy that made Plimpton a defining voice in sports nonfiction.
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paperback
Books On Tape
Published Jan 1, 1996
ISBN: 9785557018500
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Details
First Published
1966
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Paper Lion by George Plimpton.