Renowned connoisseurs of stupidity Kathryn and Ross Petras-authors of the beloved 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said calendar with over 4.6 million copies in print-train their sights on the wide world of sports in "The Stupidest Sports Book of All Time." This humorous compendium of the truly idiotic includes quotes, commentary, and not-so-sage wisdom from players, coaches, and broadcasters, as well as anecdotes, lists, charts, and oddities from all corners of the sports universe.
There's uninspiring coach pep talk: "I want 100 minutes of 60 percent football!" Masterful broadcasting commentary: "He slides into second with a stand-up double!" Bizarre sports from across the globe: solo synchronized swimming was an Olympic event for three consecutive Summer Games. Delicious athlete superstitions: Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs ate chicken before every game of his 18-year career (that's over 2000 times, for those keeping score)....