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  1. Loose Amongst the Legends
    A Memoir
    Published: 2014
    Publisher:  Upstart Press, New York

    A memoir that begins with Phil Gifford's personal story, followed by portraits of (mostly) sportspeople Phil had a genuinely close connection with, to the point where he can tell stories that go far beyond the public perception, many screamingly... more

    Hochschulbibliothek Friedensau
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    Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen-Geislingen, Bibliothek Nürtingen
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    A memoir that begins with Phil Gifford's personal story, followed by portraits of (mostly) sportspeople Phil had a genuinely close connection with, to the point where he can tell stories that go far beyond the public perception, many screamingly funny. The list, in no special order, is: Sir Peter Snell, Billy T James, Peter FitzSimons, Sir Fred Allen, Sir Peter Leitch, Todd Blackadder, Andrew Mehrtens, Joe Stanley, Sir John Kirwan, Valerie Adams, Louis Luyt, Andy Haden. As well, Phil will enlighten readers on the impact his alter ego, Loosehead Len Lacey, had on his career

     

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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Ebook
    Format: Online
    ISBN: 1927262208; 9781927262207
    Subjects: Sports journalism; Celebrities; Celebrities -- Anecdotes; Gifford, Phil -- Anecdotes; Sports journalism -- Anecdotes; Electronic books
    Other subjects: Gifford, Phil
    Scope: Online-Ressource (378 p)
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    Imprint; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Author's note; Loosehead; Remembering the days of rage; The Henry-Deans decision; Sir Peter Leitch; Sir Fred Allen; Papali'itele Peter Fatialofa; Billy T James; Sir John Kirwan; Sir Peter Snell; Todd Blackadder; Andrew Mehrtens; Joe Stanley; Peter FitzSimons; Billy Graham; Valerie Adams; One I didn't love . . . Louis Luyt; Loving the Cup; Growing up in Pleasantville; Radio daze; A very small cog in the industry of human happiness; A short guide to the universe of public speaking; Encounters of the show business kind; The Greatest; About the Author