Boxing is strange to watch. It's impossible to take your eyes off of it. Part of our brains like to watch violence. At the same time, it's horrifying to watch two men try to knock each other out. — Jonathan Eig Copy Share Image
“The black newspaper writers were nearly unanimous in their support for integration, and so were the owners of Negro-league teams, even though Jim Crow… — Jonathan Eig Copy Share Image
Empire of Deception is a sure thing--a book guaranteed to entertain and make you rich (in knowledge, that is). Dean Jobb has found a… — Jonathan Eig Copy Share Image
Boxing is strange to watch. It's impossible to take your eyes off of it. Part of our brains like to watch violence. At the… — Jonathan Eig Copy Share Image
“Scottish philosopher William Drummond, read: “He who will not reason is a bigot; he who cannot reason is a fool; he who dares not… — Jonathan Eig Copy Share Image
In the 1920s, everyone wanted to be a celebrity. Everyone wanted to be like Babe Ruth or Charles Lindbergh. ... Businessmen, in particular, in… — Jonathan Eig Copy Share Image
“Italian-Americans in New York had not been in much of a flag-waving mood prior to DiMaggio's arrival. By the All-Star break, the rookie had… — Jonathan Eig Copy Share Image
