Let's Have Another: Even More Stories About the Most Unusual, Eccentric & Outlandish People I’ve Known in Four Decades as a Sports Journalist

by Dan Coughlin

Dan Coughlin serves up another round of great stories . . . Meet the nutty sports team owner who nearly killed his franchise with terrible trades (and some spectators with an ill-advised publicity stunt) . . . The adventurous Browns lineman who flew a bombing run in Korea (though he wasn’t a pilot!) and survived a gunshot wound—from his wife . . . The Indians slugger with the worst attitude in baseball—he didn’t just menace pitchers; he menaced everyone . . . The brilliant and relentless tennis promoter who stole the Davis Cup . . . And many others—including Victor, the wrestling bear! In this third lively collection, Dan Coughlin tells yet more true tales about the most colorful characters he’s known in four decades covering sports for Cleveland TV and newspapers. Turn to any page and you’ll probably learn something new—and get a laugh out of it, too.

Genres: Sports

226 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 13, 2015

About the author

Daniel Francis Coughlin was an American sports anchor and reporter for WJW Fox 8 in Cleveland, author, and sports writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Reviews

[Slatteryjm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dan - well done. Great stories about a great town - Cleveland Ohio. Jim

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dan Coughlin was one of the best writers and sportscasters. His enthusiasm and joy for life was unmatched. Love his books.

[April Helms · Rating 4 out of 5]

This latest book by longtime sports journalist Dan Coughlin shares his memories and anecdotes about Cleveland sports and sports figures, all told with Coughlin's dry, sharp wit. On a side note, I'll never forget the one-liner he delivered ages ago while doing a sports cast on television. It was regarding another game the Cavs lost, at a time when the Cavs were a complete embarrassment. It was around Easter time, and Coughlin quipped that "the Cavs must have given up winning for Lent." At any rate, Coughlin shares several stories. Some of the most memorable include a story about four golfing buddies who got zapped by lightening one day while they were out playing a round- and all four lived to tell the tale! Another tale involves a Browns lineman who, in a quarrel with his wife, got shot by her. He, too, lived and if anything they grew closer together. Just never know. This is a great collection of stories about the great sports figures -- great both on and off the field -- and the not-so greats, like the talented but temperamental Albert Belle and a former Indians owner who, among other problems, nearly killed a couple of spectators during a weird publicity stunt. Anyone who is a sports fan, a local history fan, or anyone who likes a quick, fun read should enjoy this book. And now I want to get my hands on his first two....