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“[Bob Ryan is] the greatest basketball writer of all time.” —Bill Simmons“The quintessential American sportswriter.” —Tony Kornheiser
"Over nearly half a century, Bob Ryan has seen so much, covered so much, and been a part of so much of what mattered in American sports. It would take at least a trilogy to touch on all of it. But for now, this is a damn good start." - Bob Costas
"There is only one type of scribe left in journalism. There are no political scribes, science scribes, city-side scribes - only sports scribes. And Bob Ryan is the quintessential scribe. His dandy memoir is full of fond memories, ful of fun, full of basketball - and, or course, full of Boston." - Frank Deford
"Bob Ryan has written what is sure to be the best and most talked-about sports book of the year. Funny, irreverent, insightful, and opinionated, SCRIBE is a must-read for every fan." - Harlan Coben
"The greatest treasue and pleasure in my life is to be a friend of Bob Ryan. His brilliant new book SCRIBE allows you the same privilege. This is your front row ticket to the greatest show on earth - all courtesy of the finest story-teller and tour-guide of our lifetime." - Bill Walton
"Bob Ryan's SCRIBE reveals a legendary sportswriter at the height of his craft. Basketball fans will especially appreciate his deep knowledge of the NBA, but for fans of all sports, his enthusiasm and insights are priceless." - David J. Stern, Commissioner Emeritus, National Basketball Association
Overview
Ever since he joined the sports department of the Boston Globe in 1968, sports enthusiasts have been blessed with the writing and reporting of Bob Ryan. Tony Kornheiser calls him the “quintessential American sportswriter.” For the past twenty-five years, he has also been a regular on various ESPN shows, especially The Sports Reporters, spreading his knowledge and enthusiasm for sports of all kinds.
Born in 1946 in Trenton, New Jersey, Ryan cut his teeth going with his father to ...