Darren Rovell Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Business of Sports Betting & Memorabilia Collector of tickets. Sports Business Reporter for @ActionNetworkHQ, Founder of @DrinkKickStand.

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and Off the Court
John Wooden
This day in 1975: UCLA coach John Wooden wins his 10th title in 12 seasons, retires. The ticket I own from the game, graded by @psacard, and signed by Wooden. https://t.co/lLOd1utlos
Hardcover, 1997
$26.00$13.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Moonwalk: A Memoir
Michael Jackson
$125,000: Price paid for a pair of crystal socks tonight, on Gotta Have Rock N Roll’s auction, said to be worn by Michael Jackson 40 years ago for the first time he did the Moonwalk (March 25, 1983) https://t.co/qA5aDiZgEF
Hardcover, 2009
$29.00$14.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway
In @GoldinCo auction ending tomorrow: A copy of Ernest Hemingway’s Old Man and the Sea that was property of Lower Merion Senior High School junior Kobe Bryant and was signed by him. Current bid with buyer’s premium is $2,460. https://t.co/KXRgTU3VFO
Hardcover, 1996
$21.00$10.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Born to Run
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen’s original written lyrics to “Born to Run” sold today at @JuliensAuctions for $44,800. https://t.co/mv1M2xBZ8b
Paperback, 2017
$20.99$10.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A New Hope: Star Wars: Episode IV
George Lucas
On this day, 45 Years Ago: “Star Wars” hits theatres. George Lucas forgoes some of his director money to give himself sequel and licensing rights, something that was worth little at the time. By doing that, George Lucas is worth $5.4 BILLION today. https://t.co/W8IH323VDg
Paperback, Mass Market, 1986
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Williams Plays: 1: The No Boys Cricket Club; Starstruck; Lift Off
Roy Williams
Most Final Four Appearances as coach: 1. Coach K, Duke — 13 2. John Wooden, UCLA — 12 3. Dean Smith, UNC — 11 4. Roy Williams, Kansas/UNC — 9 5. Tom Izzo, Michigan State — 8
Paperback, 2002
$29.95$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Godfather
Mario Puzo
In theatres, 50 years ago today: “The Godfather.” This is the author Mario Puzo’s letter to Marlon Brando: “I wrote a book called THE GODFATHER which has had some success and I think you're the only actor who can play the part Godfather with that quiet force and irony.” https://t.co/2CqqcR2XUx
Hardcover, 2002
$34.70$17.35 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Williams Plays: 4: Sucker Punch; Category B; Joe Guy; Baby Girl; There's Only One Wayne Matthews
Roy Williams
Most Final Four Appearances as coach: 1. Coach K, Duke — 13 2. John Wooden, UCLA — 12 3. Dean Smith, UNC — 11 4. Roy Williams, Kansas/UNC — 9 5. Tom Izzo, Michigan State — 8
Paperback, 2013
$29.95$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Back
Henry Green
We are headed for a cold night in Lambeau, where the Packers are back on track and are a lock, right? Nope. It’s gonna be a running game kind of night, Derrick Henry is in town and Green Bay’s run defense stinks! https://t.co/65WkayxvBQ
Paperback, 2016
$14.00$7.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Short Stories for Kids: Four
John Williams
Most Final Four Appearances as coach: 1. Coach K, Duke — 13 2. John Wooden, UCLA — 12 3. Dean Smith, UNC — 11 4. Roy Williams, Kansas/UNC — 9 5. Tom Izzo, Michigan State — 8
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