| Author | John Feinstein |
| Publisher | Anchor Books |
| Release Date | 17 March 2015 |
| Category | Sports & Recreation |
| Total Pages | 384 |
| ISBN | 9780307949585 |
| Rating | 3.5/5 from 6 reviews |
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