When the game was ours earvin magic johnson and larry bird, with jackie macmullan. Feb 23, 2007 johnson was acquired by boston, in part, to slow up lakers superstar magic johnson. Discount prices on books by jackie macmullan, including titles like basketball. I was one of the fortunate journalists who covered the celticslakers and birdmagic rivalry in the 1980s as a sportswriter for the boston globe. Jackie macmullan bionet worth, salary, married, affair. She has a huge net worth reported to be in a 6digit figure. Apr 02, 2020 bird watching by larry bird with jackie macmullan if jackie mac teams up with larry bird on a book, im reading it. The former boston globe writer and editor contributes to other espn programs and is one of the companys most respected nba voices macmullan has written for espn since she joined espn boston in 2010. Written by larry bird, jackie macmullan, audiobook narrated by tom stechschulte. Macmullan has also been a guest host on pardon the interruption and is regularly featured on local boston news and radio stations. Larry bird played thirteen seasons with the boston celtics and was elected to the hall of fame in 1998. Earvin magic johnson and larry bird were rivals on the basketball court but. In 1982, macmullan joined the boston globe as a news department intern.
Jackie macmullan bio, age, net worth, measurements, book, and. When the game was ours audiobook by larry bird, earvin. The paperback of the when the game was ours by larry bird, earvin johnson jr. Writing in the boston globe during the birdmagic era, the sports. Jun 27, 2019 bird and johnson collaborated with jackie macmullan on the 2009 book, when the game was ours. Dec 03, 2009 veteran sportswriter jackie macmullan talks to about her new book detailing the larry bird magic johnson rivalry, when the game was ours. Jackie macmullan to deliver 2018 commencement address. Mariner books you can read any number of things into what bird and magic mean to their game and to the world in general.
Jackie macmullan has been a likable and wellrespected sportswriter for many years, and considering her unique closeness to the nba and boston sports in particular, i anticipated that this would be a definitive work on the oftencelebrated bird magic dynamic a magnum opus if you will. Larry bird played thirteen seasons with the boston celtics and was elected to the hall of fame. Jan 21, 2020 in 1999, macmullan collaborated with larry bird on his autobiography bird watching. Macmullan was honored with multiple national awards from the associated press for her investigative reporting and feature writing. When the game was ours tells the real story behind the rivalry between earvin. Larry bird had a profound impact on the boston celtics franchise throughout the 1980s, leading the franchise to three nba championships. Unhs macmullan promotes her book on birdmagic rivalry. When jackie macmullan joined the boston globe as an intern in the news. In pursuit of perfection with geno auriemma in 2006, and wrote the new york times bestseller when the game was ours with magic johnson and larry bird in 2009.
If jackie mac teams up with larry bird on a book, im reading it. The intensity with which both bird and johnson approached their headtohead battles while publicly feigning indifference about each other was unmistakable. Jan 29, 2020 jackie macmullan s bio is filled with personal and professional info. The nook book ebook of the larry bird magic johnson. Jackie macmullan on her new book, when the game was ours. This one is kind of like the sequel or epilogue to drive. Beginning in 1982, she covered a variety of sports, including the 1986 world series, the 1987 stanley cup finals, the 1988. When the game was ours larry bird earvin magic johnson.
Sep 18, 2018 jackie macmullan is a television analyst for espn and a senior writer for. Their answer was the springboard to our book, when the game was ours. Johnson, larry bird and jackie macmullan 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Larry bird, bob ryan, and magic johnson in 1992, ahead of the dream teams first olympic game. Bird, larry, earvin magic johnson with jackie macmullan published by houghton mifflin harcourt, boston, ma 2009 isbn 10. In pursuit of perfection with geno auriemma in 2006, and wrote the new york times best seller when the game was ours with magic johnson and larry bird in 2009.
Nov 03, 2009 in a new book, when the game was ours, cowritten by jackie macmullan, bird and johnson detail their love and hate for one another over the years. Apr 11, 2012 espns jackie macmullan chronicled the bird magic rivalry in her book, when the game was ours, and served as a consultant on the play. In 1999, macmullan collaborated with larry bird on his autobiography bird watching. The bs magic was dashed as the caps stunned the cup champs in boston. She coauthored a book with nba legends larry bird and magic johnson, which became a new york times bestseller. When the game was ours by larry bird, earvin magic johnson. Which boston team is worthy of a 10part documentary. A courtship of rivals is a 2010 television documentary film broadcast on hbo. At long last the great book on bird and magictheir own account, told from. Jackie macmullan has been a likable and wellrespected sportswriter for many years, and considering her unique closeness to the nba and boston sports in particular, i anticipated that this would be a definitive work on the oftencelebrated birdmagic dynamic a magnum opus if you will. A sixtime nba alldefensive firstteam selection, he became magics most formidable defensive adversary and haunted him the way lakers defensive specialist michael cooper haunted bird. Jackie macmullan bio, age, net worth, measurements, book.
Jackie macmullan husband, height, married, divorce, net. Id go back to game 2 of the 1984 finals, when we were in boston and about to take a 20. She says bird s reticence shouldnt be misinterpreted as. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Scribe in my career, i have written more words about larry bird than any other individual. By larry bird and earvin magic johnson with jackie macmullan. A courtship of rivals is a 2010 television documentary film. On playing and coaching the game i love, with larry bird. When the game was ours by larry bird, earvin magic johnson, and jackie macmullan. A collection of facts like married, affair, husband, boyfriend, children, career, bio and more can also be found on the very bio of her. Vietzke interviews sports columnist jackie macmullen on her book. When the game was ours, by larry bird and magic johnson the. There was the shocking altercation in a boston nightclub in september 2000 that left him with. In magic we see a young, invincible star struggle with the sting of defeat, not just.
Oct 30, 2009 pick up a copy of jackie macmullans spectacular book on bird and magic johnson when the game was ours and check the index for the chelseas fight. When the game was ours was composed by a collaboration of authors including larry bird, earvin magic johnson, and jackie macmullan. The film makes an argument that without the massive media attention that was placed on the rivalry that johnson and. Jun 14, 2008 boston alternately embraced and rejected him as his fortunes rose and fell with alarming frequency. Sitting on a large stool in front of a crowd of 30 or 40 basketball enthusiasts on tuesday, jackie macmullan, a former columnist for the boston globe and author of the book when the game was ours. Written by larry bird, earvin magic johnson, jackie macmullan, audiobook narrated by dick hill. Jackie macmullan husband, height, married, divorce, net worth.
When the game was ours by jackie macmullan goodreads. Denzel washington at long last the great book on bird and magic their own account, told from behind the scenes, inside huddles, confidential phone conversations. The columnists works range widely, having worked with greats. Apr 30, 2012 the front cover and sleeve of the book reads as follows.
The film chronicles the rivalry between earvin johnson and larry bird that began with the 1979 ncaa basketball championship game and lasted throughout their hall of fame careers in the nba. Previously a sports columnist and editor for the boston globe for more than 25 years, ms. Nov 04, 2009 magic johnson and larry bird on the lakersceltics rivalry november 4, 2009 1. Macmullan is named gowdy award winner the boston globe image. Bird, larry, johnson, earvin magic, macmullan, jackie. Jackie macmullan is the author of new york times bestsellers. Writing in the boston globe during the birdmagic era, the sports columnist leigh. In 1999, jackie worked with larry bird and the two were able to work on his biography titled bird watching. At boston, jackie was an associate editor and columnist. Their book is at its best when it examines this evolving relationship. Jackie also worked with nba star shaquille oneal on his autobiography titled shaq uncut. Denzel washington at long last the great book on bird and magictheir own account, told from behind the scenes, inside huddles, confidential phone conversations.
Their purpose for creating this masterfully written biography was to bring bird and johnsons fascinatingly intertwined lives as basketball players to the publics eyes. When the game was ours took me inside their fascinating rivalry with new insights and revealing details about two men who evolved from bitter competitors into lifelong friends. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest forwards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketballs premier forwards, larry bird. My guess would be that jackie wrote a majority of this book herself, but there were several points where i had no idea who was running the show at all. When the game was ours by larry bird and earvin magic johnson with jackie macmullan. Jackie macmullan jackie macmullan photos zimbio image its not simple, that boston. Magic johnson and larry bird had entered the league a few years before. In this presentation of the massachusetts school of laws. Magic johnson and larry bird on the lakersceltics rivalry. Jackie macmullan books list of books by jackie macmullan. Magic has often said no one bothered him more on the basketball court. She has been covering basketball for more than three decades, beginning at the boston globe, where she was the first female sports columnist in the papers history. From 1995 to 2000 she covered the nba as a senior writer for sports illustrated. Bird, larry and magic johnson, with jackie macmullan published by houghton mifflin harcourt, boston 2009 isbn 10.
In magic we see a young, invincible star struggle with the sting of defeat, not just as. Read articles by espn boston columnist jackie macmullan. Pick up a copy of jackie macmullan s spectacular book on bird and magic johnson when the game was ours and check the index for the chelseas fight. Jackie macmullan is married to her husband michael boyle and has two children with him. Veteran sportswriter jackie macmullan talks to about her new book detailing the larry birdmagic johnson rivalry, when the game was ours. Johnson, larry bird and jackie macmullan 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Bird watching audiobook by larry bird, jackie macmullan. A nationallyrecognized and awardwinning sports columnist, author and commentator, jackie macmullan is a senior writer for espn and a regular panelist on around the horn. Sep 05, 2010 larry bird and magic johnson give first hand accounts of their parallel careers in the nba and the effect that they had on one another.
For more than 20 years, macmullan was a sports columnist and editor for the boston globe. When the game was ours by larry bird, earvin johnson jr. Bird and magic were nba saviors just before my time, and this book, expertly written, helped me appreciate both more as players and for their role in the league. Larry bird and magic johnson give first hand accounts of their parallel careers in the nba and the effect that they had on one another. Welcome to s sports q, our daily conversation, initiated by you and moderated by chad finn, about a compelling topic in boston sports. Jackie macmullan is the great chronicler of basketballs golden.
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