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Gut Punch: Former Madison Square Garden president tells the true story of how the Rangers won the Stanley Cup, the Knicks lost Pa
Hardcover
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Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
Published: Jun 11 2024
Pages: 258
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Unveiling the Secrets of NY Sports: Stanley Cup Triumph, Knicks' Near-Miss, New York Yankees' Game-Changing Network, and Celebrity Stories. The Untold Stories of Keenan and Riley's Exits.
In Gut Punch, follow Bob Gutkowski's exciting journey from a page on the Tonight Show NBC, to NBC, to ESPN, and Paramount Pictures which eventually led him to President of Madison Square Gardens during the magical season of 1994. This riveting narrative takes you behind the scenes of the Rangers' triumphant end to a 54-year Stanley Cup drought, the Knicks' tantalizingly close shot at the NBA Championship, and ultimately the visionary move by George Steinbrenner that forever altered the trajectory of the New York Yankees.
Gutkowski's insider perspective provides an unprecedented look into the machinations of the sports industry, revealing the real reasons behind the sudden departures of Mike Keenan from the Rangers and Pat Riley from the Knicks. These shocking exits, occurring just a month after the Rangers' Stanley Cup victory and Riley's abrupt resignation a year later via fax, left fans and the sports world in a state of disbelief.
But the intrigue doesn't stop at the locker room door. Gutkowski also shares anecdotes about the celebrities who were part of the sports scene, including Donald Trump, Barbra Streisand, and Sylvester Stallone. These anecdotes offer a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of sports, fame, and the city that never sleeps.
This book is more than a chronicle of events in sports; it's a snapshot of a pivotal moment in New York's cultural history, when sports heroes were made, legends were tested, and the future of iconic franchises was forever changed. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes drama that shapes the games we love and the teams we cheer for.
Experience the highs, the lows, the triumphs, and the trials of this unforgettable time. This is your ticket to the inside story of NY sports in recent history, as told by someone who had a front-row seat to it all.
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