Kevin Cook

Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything (2011)

A cracking read. The true story of American hustler Titanic Thompson, who gambled his way around the states from 1910 until the 70's, winning and losing millions in the process. He was a card sharp, sharp shooter, athelete, golfer who would bet on almost anything and invariably come out on top. H...

The Last Headbangers: NFL Football in the Rowdy, Reckless '70s: The Era That Created Modern Sports (2013)

An interesting look at the NFL in the 1970s, despite some superfluous time-jumping back to the early days of the league. Set mainly around the four teams that dominated play in this era -- Steelers, Raiders, Dolphins, Cowboys -- the author presents Pittsburgh as a kind of antagonist and Oakland ...

Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son (2007)