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Paper Lion is a 1966 non-fiction book by American author George Plimpton. In 1960, Plimpton, not an athlete, arranged to pitch to a lineup of professional baseball players in an All-Star exhibition, presumably to answer the question, "How would the average man off of the street fare in an attempt to compete with the stars of professional sports?"
Oct 23, 2019 · As the date for the ’63 preseason practice was fast approaching, one of the team managers suggested he try the Detroit Lions. Among the National teams, the Lions didn’t have such a serious streak to their franchise. So, head coach George Wilson took him in for the preseason practices.
In 1963, Plimpton attended preseason training with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League as a backup quarterback, and he ran a few plays in an intrasquad scrimmage. These events were recalled in his best-known book, Paper Lion (1966), which was adapted as a a 1968 film starring Alan Alda .
Aug 20, 2023 · Plimpton spent the 1963 Lions’ training camp “trying out” at quarterback and played — poorly but endearingly — in one intrasquad game. His 1966 book, “Paper Lion,” was a bestseller.
Dec 1, 2014 · It was second and final part of legendary writer George Plimpton's Zero Of The Lions series that detailed his brief but unforgettable career as the Detroit Lions quarterback. Plimpton...
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Apr 9, 2014 · 1963 Joins Detroit Lions and writes about Lions for Sports Illustrated. 1966 Swims against Olympian Don Scholander; Paper Lion published. 1967 Plays in PGA, writes The Bogey Man
Aug 4, 2009 · If you are a football fan, and especially a Detroit Lions supporter, George Plimpton’s 1966 classic book “Paper Lion” is a must read, especially if you are looking for insight into what a football training camp is all about.
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