Play by Play audiobook

This was fun! Lots of great memories from over 50 years in the world of sports! It was also enlightening to learn the life-travels and life-events that shaped Lundquist. Even though this autobiography was, of necessity, an ego trip, I appreciated the way he credited the help and influence of others throughout his career. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys sports and tv sports casting.

Thoroughly enjoyed reading through Uncle Verne’s memoir. He recalls some of my favorite and overall best sports memories with ease while adding in quite a few personal touches to the book that I also enjoyed. I’ve missed seeing him on air, but this was a nice bit of nostalgia for me.

I always liked Verne Lundquist because he was, and is, to my mind, old-school in his sports broadcasting: giving us, the viewers, the story of what's happening in an informative way, and also knowing when to get out of the way of the action and let it speak for itself. He's not acting as a celebrity, as though we tune in just to hear his witticisms and "humor". I like how low-key he can be as well. Many sports broadcasters could, and should take lessons from him. I enjoyed the book very much, since he is such a good storyteller, and he is willing to share his successes and high points with the other people he has worked with. This is a very pleasant, insightful, rewarding book that I recommend to people who like sports and for people who enjoy reading how hard work and just the right amount of good fortune can lead to a satisfying life.

An absolute delight read. It's as if Uncle Verne is in your living room talking to you. A lot of fun and interesting personal and professional insight into the business and into sports.

A good biography by one of the great announcers of a variety of sports. Lundquist is a good story teller and it shows in the book. The only complaint is that the editing could have been better with several small errors. It does not take away from the stories.

Wonderfully easy and informative read a book that only took me a week to read because I couldn't put the book down once I began . I've always liked Vern Lundquist and I do miss his college football announcing. He is still working some college basketball for CBS and at Augusta with the Masters coverage with Jim Nantz and Sir Nick Faldo. His delivery and word selection on the air is informative, sincere, and balanced; maintaining control, but sharing the emotion of an event or play that is the crucial point of a contest. He has large ties to SEC college football, the NCAA men's basketball tournament and The Masters, but I also found his memories about growing up interesting. He Also includes his time at Collage basketball's March Madness. He opens up also about the challenges of getting to the top level and how he always puts his best effort in each night. A Wonderful read for those who like books on sports journalism or the average sports fan who's looking for a good sports read.

Verne Lundquist is a sports broadcaster that is pretty universally appreciated and respected. This book is a fun recollection of his journey, including a lot of stories and anecdotes that sports fans of all kinds will appreciate. Given that Lundquist has covered a wide range of events--football, basketball, golf, figure skating, etc...--pretty much everyone should find something to enjoy.My only gripe is that the book really needs another pass through the editing phase, mostly to clean up some grammar and a few errors (such as stating that the NCAA Championship between Magic's Michigan State and Bird's Indiana State took place in 1997).

Quite a look into the latter 20th Century of televised sports. Verne sure has had fun throughout the journey. It’s clear through his storytelling. Verne is one of the last of the “legacy” announcers imho (Al Michaels being another). Too many try to inject corny cliches or their opinions into the broadcast. One regrettable critique is that there are numerous errors with names that should’ve been corrected by anyone involved in the editing process. Also a little bit of an ego trip over the years, but it is his story and he’s earned the moment.

Any fan of Verne Lundquist will enjoy Play by Play where Verne shares his perspective of the major events that he broadcasted. His down-to-earth style was informative and entertaining.As a fan who first watched Lundquist on channel 8 sports and the infamous “Bowling for Dollars, the book was a trip down memory lane with an old friend. His reach touched almost all sports and all sports fans. If you are in that group, you will enjoy Play by Play!

An interesting memoir from one of the great play-by-play sports voices of his era. As in books of this type, I enjoy the story of how Verne got to where he was a little more than the inside baseball of broadcasting. One thing that comes through is what a weird ego-driven business elite level broadcasting is-- and Verne doesn't come off as immune from that. Still, if you're enough of a sports fan to remember Verne, you'll probably enjoy his book.

I’m a sucker for a sports book and uncle Verne brings it home as he reminisces about his time calling some big moments in sports. I personally remember his calls at the masters, ncaa men’s basketball tournament and the sec college football games. He has a distinctive voice and I sure miss that. Who the hell is Happy Gilmore?? Love it Verne.

Loves His Job. Thankful and not criticalA breezy life story from a man who clearly loved his job. Very kind words for those he worked with, with little if any criticism of media colleagues. A bit too much description of game activity in parts, but a nice retrospective of games/events . Writes like you are talking to a quiet gentleman and neighbor.

Honestly enjoyed his story. I didn't think much would be on it but I am impressed on his way to do everything and work to get to where Verne got. A few spelling/grammar errors but that seems more that it is the only major crux to this book. Overall a solid read.

Even if you don't line the SEC, you know Uncle Verne if you're a college football fan. He was the soundtrack to my Saturdays for most of my life and one of the greatest play-by-play men ever. It was a real treat to get his side of sports history. Definitely recommended for any fan!

I loved listening to Verne call SEC games.

This book was fun! A great read for any sports fan with some fun memories!

Thank you Uncle VerneI am a sports fan and this walk down memory lane with Verne Lindquist was wonderful. I really enjoyed it. I believe you will too.