Tom Callahan Libros

A LOOK AT THE NFL’S TOUGHEST JOB, A MAN WHO MASTERED IT, AND THE ART OF WINNING CHAMPIONSHIPS With a New Chapter on the Giants’ Super Bowl Triumph The GM is a chronicle of the NFL spanning the last three and a half decades, told through the eyes of legendary general manager Ernie Accorsi, a man who has dedicated his life to football—and whose unshakable faith in controversial quarterback Eli Manning was vindicated in the Giants’ dramatic come-from-behind victory in the 2008 Super Bowl. Filled with vivid anecdotes and storytelling that show how the pro game (and the league that showcases it) really works, The GM doesn’t just illuminate, it inspires with its portrait of a consummate football-personnel strategist who, over the course of decades, gave everything to the game he loved.

The narrative captures pivotal moments in American sports history through the eyes of Tom Callahan, a seasoned columnist. He recounts iconic events, such as Roberto Clemente's final hit, the Ali-Foreman fight, and Arthur Ashe's HIV announcement, alongside intimate, lesser-known interactions like Joe Morgan's gratitude towards Jackie Robinson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's reflections on character over fame. This blend of public spectacles and private revelations offers a profound look at the athletes' lives and the impact of sports on society.