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Paper Lion
The book that made a legend -- and captures America's sport in detail that's never been matched, featuring a foreword by Nicholas Dawidoff and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives.
About Paper Lion
The book that made a legend -- and captures America's sport in detail that's never been matched, featuring a foreword by Nicholas Dawidoff and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives. George Plimpton was perhaps best known for Paper Lion , the book that set the bar for participatory sports journalism. With his characteristic wit, Plimpton recounts his experiences in talking his way into training camp with the Detroit Lions, practicing with the team, and taking snaps behind center. His breezy style captures the pressures and tensions rookies confront, the hijinks that pervade when sixty high-strung guys live together in close quarters, and a host of football rites and rituals. One of the funniest and most insightful books ever written on football, Paper Lion is a classic look at the gridiron game and a book The Wall Street Journal calls "a continuous feast...The best book ever about football -- or anything!"
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Paper Lion — frequently asked
- Is Paper Lion on Spotify?
- We haven't confirmed Paper Lion on Spotify's audiobook catalog yet. Spotify audiobooks are included with Premium (up to a monthly listening limit) in supported markets.
- Is Paper Lion on Apple Books?
- Yes — Paper Lion is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
- Who wrote Paper Lion?
- Paper Lion is by George Plimpton.
- Where can I buy the Paper Lion audiobook?
- Audible and Amazon both carry audiobooks; use the retailer links on this page to go straight to Paper Lion. For print copies, compare Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million.
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