Rocky Marciano: THE ROCK OF HIS TIMES (Sport and Society)
by Russell Sullivan
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Author: Russell SullivanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-04-04
ISBN: 0252072626
Number of pages: 392
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
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Book Review: "And In This 5 Stars
"Rocky Marciano The rock of His Times" by Russell Sullivan is a masterpiece of Sports Biography. Russell Sullivan "dosn't pull any punches " in this explosive story of a simple-man trying to make a "simple-living" in a very complex barbaric industry!Sullivan knows his subject from all sides of the ring... and out. Not only does he know boxing, he knows the human spirit that envelopes it. This is a real "page-turner" and there is a wallop in every chapter! From Carmine Vingo to Roland LaStanza, and on to Archie Moore, the bell just keeps on ringing!
It's not just a story about boxing; it's a real tale about a contemporary "Lancelot" fighting his dragons from every direction.
"Marciano came to symbolize early-1950's simplicity. He was indeed, the rock of his times." (p.305)
Russell Sullivan does a superb job of bringing back those restless spirits at Madson Square Garden. "And in this corner, from Holyoke, Massachusetts:
R O C K Y A R C I A N
If, you haven't found a good book to read in a long time, don't "throw in the towel" just yet! Buy this book, it's a great read.
Summary of Rocky Marciano: THE ROCK OF HIS TIMES (Sport and Society)
Spirited, fast-paced, and rich in detail, Rocky Marciano: The Rock of His Times is the first book to tell the full story of the man, his sport, and his era. Emerging from obscurity to win the heavyweight crown in the early 1950s, Marciano fought until 1955, retiring with a perfect 49-0 record - a feat still unmatched today. Yet as much as he embodied the wholesome, rags-to-riches patriotism of a true American hero, Marciano also reflected the racial and ethnic tensions festering beneath the country's benevolent facade. In this captivating portrait of a complex American sports legend, Russell Sullivan confirms Rocky Marciano's place as a symbol and cultural icon of his era. Russell Sullivan lives in the Boston area and is senior vice president and general counsel of Linkage, Inc., a corporate education company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of several books and articles on business-related topics. A volume in the series Sport and Society, edited by Benjamin G. Rader and Randy Roberts20th Century Books
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