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Tall Men, Short Shorts

The 1969 NBA Finals

Leigh Montville

Experience the epic clash of NBA titans in the 1969 NBA Finals, as the legendary Bill Russell and his Boston Celtics face off against the unstoppable LA Lakers featuring the 7'1" superstar Wilt Chamberlain. Follow the journey through the eyes of a young sports reporter as he covers one of the greatest seven-game series in NBA history. The backdrop of the late sixties adds a unique layer of tension to this thrilling tale of basketball, newspaper journalism, and emerging racial tensions. Tall Men, Short Shorts is a masterpiece of sports journalism and personal memoir, encapsulating a unique American time.
Publish Date
2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.19
ISBN
9780385545198
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