Publisher's Synopsis
R.J Poliquin takes us along for a ride through one of his seasons of recreational gambling. He is the epitome of a true sports aficionado with effective skill in wagering. R.J. will impress you with his knowledge of professional and college teams in a variety of sports as shown with his remarkable recall of many of these teams' successes and failures, as well as injuries. You will be regaled by stories of the great basketball players from the past-Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Jerry West and more. R.J. also has tales about current greats such as Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and the recently deceased Kobe Bryant. R.J. keeps our attention not only with reflections on teams and players, but also with coaches; yet, his stories are not limited to football and basketball. In addition, R.J. describes his interest in track and field, darts, kayaking, the Olympics-the list goes on.
Vivid details of R.J.'s recollections of his participation in sporting events as well as his numerous encounters with sports luminaries over the years can be felt, especially that of his twenty-year pursuit of NBA legend, Bill Russell's autograph.
A fascinating read for the sports enthusiast, memorabilia collector and the amateur gambler alike.
