A Boy, a Ball, and His Dream: 40 Years at the Home of the Heisman

A Boy, a Ball, and His Dream: 40 Years at the Home of the Heisman is an in-depth look at one man's association with the most famous athletic club in American history. Told through the eyes of a Downtown Athletic Club insider, and aided by an impressive collection of pictures, the authors take you on a journey through sport's gilded age. Featuring a "who's who" of the sports world over the past four decades, the book brings to life sports heroes such as baseball greats Joe DiMaggio and Thurman Munson, boxing legends Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and, of course, the rich history of college football's Heisman Trophy winners. Also included are timeless stories about the many celebrities who graced the DAC, including John Wayne, Bob Hope, Don Imus, Ryan O'Neal, and many more. Treat yourself to a trip down memory lane, when honor and athletics went hand in hand.Riska, Rudy is the author of 'A Boy, a Ball, and His Dream: 40 Years at the Home of the Heisman' with ISBN 9781582613062 and ISBN 1582613060.