“At the base of it was the urge, if you wanted to play football, to knock someone down, that was what the sport was all about, the will to win closely linked with contact.”
Quote by George Plimpton
Work
Paper Lion: Confessions of a last-string quarterback
George Plimpton, a writer for The New Yorker, takes readers into the world of professional football by joining the Detroit Lions as a last-string quarterback. The book offers an insightful look into the life of a professional athlete and the challenges of playing a demanding sport. more
Author
George Plimpton
George Plimpton, born on March 18, 1927, in New York, was an accomplished journalist and author. He was renowned for his unique literary style and in-depth reporting on sports, culture, and other fields. Plimpton's works often featured first-person narratives, giving readers the feeling of experiencing the story firsthand. His notable works include 'Paper Lion' and 'The Last Hero'. more
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