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Michael X. Ferraro

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in Woodbury, New Jersey, The United States

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Fiction, Sports, Humor and Comedy

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Michael X. Ferraro has created nicknames for Shaquille O'Neal, written sports rants for Dennis Miller, collaborated on fiery motivational speeches with Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin, and conducted flashmobs with Howie Mandel, among other, much crappier jobs.

He has written and produced for all the major networks and cable stations. He has written three published books, including the novel, CIRCUS CATCH. ...more

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Average rating: 3.66 · 29 ratings · 4 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Numbelievable: Stories and Drama Behind the Most Memorable Numbers from the World of Sports by Michael X. Ferraro (Goodreads Author), John Veneziano, Dick Vitale (Commentary) 3.32 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Circus Catch 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tased & Amused: The Shocking Poetic Recap of the 2010 MLB Season liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith

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