Joe Tait, It's Been a Real Ball: Stories from a Hall-of-fame Sports Broadcasting Career
- ISBN-10
- 1598510703
- ISBN-13
- 9781598510706
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 259
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Gray & Company, Publishers
- Authors
- Terry Pluto, Joe Tait
Description
Legendary broadcaster Joe Tait is like an old family friend to three generations of Cleveland sports fans. This book celebrates the inspiring career of "the Voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers" with stories from Joe and dozens of fans, media colleagues, and players. Hits the highlights of a long career and also uncovers some touching personal details.
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