That Deserves a Wow: Untold Stories of Legends and Champions, Their Wins and Heartbreaks

By Chris Myers

Book Overview

The Emmy Award-winning FOX Sports broadcaster provides a front row seat to some of the most memorable moments in sports history in this compelling sports memoir.

Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Chris Myers reflects on his illustrious career in sports journalism as one of the most trusted and renowned voices in sports. Myers has witnessed and participated in his fair share of historic events: on the field when the earthquake struck the 1989 World Series; on the air throughout the tragic aftermath of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing; on the sidelines during the Patriots' stunning comeback at Super Bowl LI; and a contentious live interview with the notorious OJ Simpson.

Now Myers offers an inside look at all these moments and more, revealing the joys and pressures of working with the world's most famous athletes and sharing the experiences and interactions that never made it on screen. He takes readers behind the scenes with celebrity athlete interviews featuring the biggest names in sports, including Mike Tyson, Muhammed Ali, Tom Brady, John Wooden, Bill Belichick, Charles Barkley, Barry Bonds, Serena Williams, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Sampras, and even Bill Murray.

Through it all, Chris captures a community that is bigger than sports, one that has banded together through triumph and tragedy, providing lessons about excellence, compassion, and connection.

This collection of untold stories takes you inside the moments that defined sports history:

Historic Sports Moments: What it was like to be on the air during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing and on the field when an earthquake rocked the 1989 World Series.Legendary Athletes: Candid encounters and untold stories about the biggest names in sports, from Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson to Tom Brady and Serena Williams.The O.J. Simpson Interview: The full story behind the contentious, high-stakes live television interview that captivated a nation.Sports Broadcasting Insights: A rare look at the pressures and joys of a life spent on the sidelines of the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, and more.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063345889
• ISBN13: 9780063345881
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.0"