{"title":"Kenny Albert","description":"\u003cp\u003eKenny Albert, a renowned name in the world of sports broadcasting, invites readers into the dynamic realm of his professional life through his insightful book, \u003cem\u003eA Mic for All Seasons\u003c\/em\u003e. As the only sportscaster who currently calls all four major professional sports leagues in the United States, Albert offers a unique perspective on the highs and lows of a career behind the microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiving into his collection, readers will uncover gripping stories and behind-the-scenes moments that highlight the dedication and passion required to excel in sports journalism. His biography provides not only a captivating retelling of his personal journey but also an educational glimpse into the sporting events that have shaped his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert’s work straddles the genres of biography and memoir, making it a must-read for sports enthusiasts and aspiring broadcasters alike. Each page is imbued with Albert’s trademark wit and extensive knowledge, ensuring an engaging read from start to finish. Discover the thrilling world of sports through the eyes of Kenny Albert.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-mic-for-all-seasons-by-kenny-albert-9781637272176","title":"A Mic for All Seasons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Kenny Albert was growing up, family gatherings sounded a lot like a dispatch from the first all-sports radio station. There was his father, Marv, whose voice shaped the sound of modern basketball, and there too were his uncles Al and Steve—a trio of professional play-by-play men with a listenership that spanned the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was only a matter of time before Kenny, armed with a toy tape recorder, yearned to follow in their footsteps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome 3,000 broadcasts later, Kenny Albert has amassed countless stories from the world of sports and media. \u003ci\u003eA Mic for All Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e is his chronicle of a charmed yet unlikely journey, from a youth spent calling games in his bedroom for a fictitious audience to ten-hour bus rides with a minor-league hockey team, plus the time he worked five different sports in one chaotic, 19-day stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe only play-by-play broadcaster who currently calls all four major sports in North America, Albert details the stand-out moments from his three-decade career, including the 1994 Stanley Cup Final, Jose Bautista's bat flip in the 2015 ALCS, and the U.S. women's hockey Olympic gold-medal winning shootout in Pyeongchang in 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart memoir, part behind-the-scenes look at the world of broadcast media, \u003ci\u003eA Mic for All Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e also features stories about life in the booth, game preparation, travel hijinks, marquee events, meetings with star athletes and coaches, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798361952492,"sku":"9781637272176","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25883463482770.jpg?v=1757191413"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kenny-albert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}