Cover Me Boys I'm Going In: Tales of the Tube from a Broadcast Brat

Growing up in the shadow of one of network affiliate televisions groundbreakers Keith Hirshland was destined to follow in his fathers footsteps. In this gripping new memoir readers will follow Hirshlands stories as he witnesses the creation of sports networks and works alongside the legends of broadcasting. With a career that spans more than thirty years Hirshland has seen it all. From the meteoric rise of Tiger Woods to the Kelly Tilghman lynching controversy and countless stories from the incredibly successful SKINS GAME golf franchise his amazing stories provide a behind-the-scenes look into one of the most revered industries in the world. Cover Me Boys Im Going In: Tales of the Tube from a Broadcast Brat gives readers an informative reflective and often humorous look at live television from both in front of and behind the camera. Offering an insiders look at the television industry as well as the creation of two sports networks this gripping memoirs stories include some of the most famous athletes and broadcasters in the world. With a behind-the-scenes look into sports television that few will ever experience this exciting memoir gives readers a priceless glimpse into one of the nations most coveted industries. The first book to document the creation of the Golf Channel Cover Me Boys Im Going In is a unique memoir that covers a number of fascinating industry moments. Covering the Golf Channel as well as the earliest days of ESPN2 these wonderful stories are packed with the larger-than-life personalities that made these sport networks successful. Inspired by his parents death Hirshland wanted to document as much as possible about his professional life. After having led an interesting and unique life he wanted to find a way to honor his parents while passing his stories down to his children. A mesmerizing read for anyone interested in sports television or behind the scenes stories in general Cover Me Boys Im Going In is sure to hook readers from the very beginning. With its eclectic mix of playful humorous and dramatic stories this excellent collection is truly the entertaining informative and enlightening book that readers have been waiting for.