Being There: 100 Sports Pros Talk About The Best Sporting Events They Ever Witnessed Firsthand

by Eric Mirlis

We watched the events on television, read about them afterward, and dreamed about what it would have been like to have seen the games in person. In Being The Top Five Sports Events I’ve Ever Seen in Person , Eric Mirlis presents "Top 5" lists from 100 of the most respected names in the sports media. When it comes to great sports moments, there's nothing like Being There . Includes "Top 5" lists

* Marv Albert * Dave Anderson * Linda Cohn * Bill Conlin * Steve Levy * Keith Olbermann * Jayson Stark * George Vecsey

336 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[Louie · Rating 5 out of 5]

as a sports fan this was a dream come true.one of my favorite books i hope there is a second edtion.these are my top 5 sporting events i've seen live in person or on tv.
1.1994 world cup usa upsets colombia 1st round
2.1980 winter olympics usa beats soviet union medal round
3.1982 world cup semi final west germany beats france in pk's after exciting 3-3 tie
4.1981 afc div plyoff chargers beat dolphins 41-38 in (ot)
5.1982 nhl divisional semi final game 3 kings come from 5 down to upset oilers 6-5 in (ot)