The Mogul
Eddie Gottlieb, Philadelphia Sports Legend and Pro Basketball Pioneer
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Temple University Press,U.S.
Published:15th Mar '08
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Russian-Jewish immigrant Eddie Gottlieb was one of the most powerful non-playing sports figures in Philadelphia from the 1920s until his death in 1979. Drawing on interviews and archival sources, and featuring more than fifty photographs, this title portrays Eddie Gottlieb's pivotal role in both Philadelphia and American sports history.The first full-length study of Eddie Gottlieb, a pioneering player, coach, owner, and entrepreneur in basketball and baseball
"The Mogul is a full and colorful portrayal of the legendary Eddie Gottlieb, the primary force behind the acceptance and growth of professional basketball from its meager beginnings. The intimate behind-the-scenes descriptions of the early years of pro hoops are thoroughly researched and skillfully woven into the story by Rich Westcott."
—Jack Ramsay, Former former NBA coach and ESPN basketball analyst
ISBN: 9781592136551
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 23mm
Weight: unknown
320 pages