Crazy, With the Papers to Prove It: Stories About the Most Unusual, Eccentric and Outlandish People I've Known in 45 Years as a Sports Journalist

by Dan Coughlin

Meet some of the most colorful characters in the history of Cleveland sports … Dan Coughlin isn’t crazy, but for 45 years he covered sports in Cleveland, which means he lived life under a full moon. In this book, the award-winning Plain Dealer and WJW-TV reporter reflects on the most unusual, eccentric and outlandish people and events he covered. “I never met a wacko I didn’t like,” Coughlin says. Not only did he write about them, they became his lifelong friends, Every day was an adventure, but it wasn’t all laughs; some of his boxers went to jail, his softball players got shot, his race car drivers were killed. Luckily, Coughlin kept notes! “Fascinating and fun … If you love Cleveland sports—in spite of the records—you will love this book.” — The Morning Journal

"I've always loved Dan's stories. He's cooked up a real delicacy. What a smorgasbord of characters!" — Michael Symon

"Dan is one of the great storytellers of our era. That's why everyone wants to sit next to him at the bar." — Dick Goddard

"Dan's writing style is clear and engaging. This is a great airplane and bathroom book. You can just open it anywhere and start reading." — The Plain Dealer

Genres: Sports

258 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2010

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

[Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dan Coughlin is a local Cleveland legend and his book is a must read for any Cleveland sports fan!

[Anthony McAndrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book. must read for cleveland sports fans.