That Deserves a Wow: Untold Stories of Legends and Champions, Their Wins and Heartbreaks

by Chris Myers

The Emmy Award–winning FOX Sports broadcaster provides a front row seat to some of the most memorable moments in sports history.

Genres: Sports

320 pages, Hardcover

Published November 19, 2024

Reviews

[Steve Wilhoit · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would rate this as one of my all-time favorite books. Part of that is undoubtedly because of somewhat similar experiences with my interest in broadcasting going back to my youth. I especially like what he said about treating every assignment like it's the Super Bowl. When broadcasting the various sports, especially baseball at the pro level, that would be my framework. You never know who's listening whether it's a game in the 20th inning (which I had the privilege of doing) or a 15-1 runaway. And to me it was always about the game itself, not the team paying me to call the game. Sure, I knew who I was there for overall but no one EVER questioned my objectivity in calling the game down the middle and letting it sell itself. There would be fans from other states coming up to me in the press box when their son, on the opposing team from the one I was broadcasting for, would come to bat or in to pitch and my call would only focus on that player's at-bat or inning on the mound. That IS the way it should be done. Chris Myers was and is about that type of objectivity in his approach.
Some of his top moments in broadcasting included the bombing at the Atlanta Olympics, the earthquake during the World Series in San Francisco, they day NASCAR lost Dale Earnhardt, Sr., the amazing Tom Brady-led comeback in the Super Bowl. There were many more so do yourself a favor and read this book. And of course there was the loss of his son which will affect everyone who reads this and I am so thankful he shared that with us.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I downloaded this book for my husband to read. We are NASCAR fans and Chris Myers always adds something special to the broadcast. In this book he gives insight and history of the many legends he talks about. Myers has witnessed and participated in his fair share of historic events: on the field when the earthquake struck the 1989 World Series; on the air throughout the tragic aftermath of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing; on the sidelines during the Patriots’ stunning comeback at Super Bowl LI; and a contentious live interview with the notorious OJ Simpson.
Now Myers offers an inside look at all these moments and more, revealing the joys and pressures of working with the world’s most famous athletes and sharing the experiences and interactions that never made it on screen. He takes readers behind the scenes with the biggest names in sports, including Mike Tyson, Muhammed Ali, Tom Brady, John Wooden, Bill Belichick, Charles Barkley, Barry Bonds, Serena Williams, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Sampras, and even Bill Murray.
Through it all, Chris captures a community that is bigger than sports, one that has banded together through triumph and tragedy, providing lessons about excellence, compassion, and connection.

[Timothy Henson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always enjoyed sports programming that Chris Myers was involved with, and I could hear his voice tell the stories in this book. Myers has a gift to tell stories and to get the most out of an interview subject. In this book not only does Myers share stories of national significance but also deeply personal ones as well. This is a fun, moving, quick read for someone who likes to see the human side of sports.

[Bellaluvbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved the book!

[Sheena · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 out of 5

[Mama · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible read!!!! Loved it!

[Rebecca Wigal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read about Chris’s career and all the “Greats” he has interviewed.

[Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has so many stories and interviews with so many different sports people! An excellent book for everyone that loves sports!

[Andie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great read and being a big sports fan to learn more about the athletes was very interesting. Especially about Dale Earnhardt.