Arnie : the life of Arnold Palmer

The Resource Arnie : the life of Arnold Palmer
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Arnie : the life of Arnold Palmer
Title remainder
the life of Arnold Palmer
Statement of responsibility
Tom Callahan
Title variation
Life of Arnold Palmer
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Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"In this definitive biography, veteran sportswriter Tom Callahan shines a spotlight on one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, Arnold Palmer. The winner of more than ninety championships, including four Masters Tournaments, Arnold Palmer was a legend in twentieth century sports: a supremely gifted competitor beloved for his powerful hitting, his nerve on the greens, and his great rapport with fans. Perhaps above all others, Palmer was the reason golf's popularity exploded, as the King of the links helped define golf's golden age along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. In addition to his talent on the golf course, Palmer was a brilliant entrepreneur off it, and one of the first sportsmen to create his own successful marketing brand. Forging an alliance with sports agent Mark McCormick, Palmer parlayed his popularity into lucrative deals, and helped pave the way for the multi-million-dollar contracts that have become standard for stars across all sports. But beyond his business acumen, Palmer was always a larger-than-life character, and Arnie recounts a host of unforgettable anecdotes from a long life in the spotlight. Tom Callahan knew Palmer well for many years, and now pays tribute to this golfing icon. Filled with great stories from the key people in Palmer's life, Arnie is an entertaining and illuminating portrait of a remarkable man and his extraordinary legacy"--
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Biography type
individual biography
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DLC
Dewey number
  • 796.352092
  • B
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • plates
Index
index present
LC call number
GV964.P3
LC item number
C35 2017
Literary form
non fiction

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