Tall Men, Short Shorts: The 1969 NBA Finals: Wilt, Russ, Lakers, Celtics, and a Very Young Sports Reporter

by Leigh Montville

Book Overview

This "part memoir, part sports story" (Wall Street Journal) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Big Bam chronicles the clash of NBA titans over seven riveting games--Celtics versus Lakers, Russell versus Chamberlain--covered by one young reporter. Welcome to the 1969 NBA Finals!

They don't set up any better than this. The greatest basketball player of all time - Bill Russell - and his juggernaut Boston...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385545193
• ISBN13: 9780385545198
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 9.5"