Woods Paul - Year Of The Rocket John Candy Wayne Gretzky A Crooked Tycoon And The Craziest Season In Football History - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: The century - old Toronto Argonauts like the rest of the Canadian Football League seemed to be in shambles in 1991. Then everything changed. The Argos were acquired by an unlikely trio: the greatest hockey player of all time Wayne Gretzky; a universally beloved comic genius John Candy; and an upstart sports magnate Bruce Mc Nall whose apparent Midas touch masked dark secrets. They audaciously swiped from the NFL the most - hyped college athlete in years Rocket Ismail by signing him to the richest football contract ever and set their sights on a league championship. Candy's friend Dan Aykroyd summoned the Blues Brothers band to fly in from Europe and perform along with Candy Jim Belushi and Mariel Hemingway at the Rocket's first game. And the season only got crazier from there. Year of the Rocket is the untold saga of one of the greatest gambles in sports history and one of the most unforgettable seasons on any gridiron brought to life by a veteran sportswriter who combines meticulous research with the perspective and passion of a lifelong fan.
Title: Year Of The Rocket John Candy Wayne Gretzky A Crooked Tycoon And The Craziest Season In Football History
Author(s): Woods Paul
Publisher: The Sutherland House Inc.
Barcode: 9781989555446
Pages: 275 Pages, 12 Illustrations, Black And White
Publication Date: 9/1/2021
Category: American Football