John Eisenberg
AUTHOR

John Eisenberg

Tap the gear icon above to manage new release emails.
John Eisenberg grew up with books in his hands – his first summer job was at his mother’s bookstore in his hometown of Dallas, Texas. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, he wrote for newspapers for almost three decades, mostly as a sports columnist at The Baltimore Sun covering major events such as the Super Bowl, Final Four, World Series, Kentucky Derby, and soccer's World Cup while also paying attention to his hometown teams – the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, and Maryland Terrapins. Along the way he wrote 3,000 columns and won more than 20 awards, including several first-places in the prestigious Associated Press Sports Editors contest. He also has written for Sports Illustrated, Smithsonian Magazine, and Details, and before working in Baltimore. spent five years with the Dallas Times Herald. No matter if he is writing about a famous football coach, a heartbroken jockey, or a pitcher who wins 20 games, John is known for unearthing original stories and bringing them to life with his clear-eyed analysis and lively narrative style. His book topics have included the start of Vince Lombardi's dynasty in Green Bay, the history of the Baltimore Orioles, his experience as a young fan of the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960s, the tragic breakdown of the horse Barbaro, and an outrageous North-South horse race that captivated the nation in 1823. John lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
Read more Read less

Best Sellers

Product List
  • From 33rd Street to Camden Yards cover art

    ₹974.00 or free with 30-day trial

    Free with 30-day trial
  • The League cover art

    • The League

    • How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire
    • Written by: John Eisenberg
    • Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
    • Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
    • Release Date: 09-10-18
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet

    ₹500.00 or free with 30-day trial

    Free with 30-day trial
  • The Streak cover art

    • The Streak

    • Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken, and Baseball's Most Historic Record
    • Written by: John Eisenberg
    • Narrated by: Kyle McCarley
    • Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
    • Release Date: 04-07-17
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet

    ₹836.00 or free with 30-day trial

    Free with 30-day trial