{"product_id":"book-budq","title":"Mad Ducks and Bears","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGeorge Plimpton's follow-up to \u003ci\u003ePaper Lion\u003c\/i\u003e, one of his personal favorites among his classic books - repackaged and including a foreword from Steve Almond and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eMad Ducks and Bears\u003c\/i\u003e, George Plimpton's engaging companion to \u003ci\u003ePaper Lion\u003c\/i\u003e, Plimpton focuses on two of the most entertaining and roguish linemen and former teammates - Alex Karras (\"Mad Ducks\") and John Gordy (\"Bears\"), both of whom went on to achieve brilliant post-football success.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A more reflective, less madcap book than Plimpton's other work, \u003ci\u003eMad Ducks and Bears\u003c\/i\u003e is no less truthful and searching. In this fond exploration of football's values and follies, Plimpton rejoins his two teammates to discuss their careers in this brutal but captivating game. The result is an astute exploration into the fascinating lives and motivations of the players at home, in the locker room, and on the field.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49349684592944,"sku":"BDbudq","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/budq-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776224851","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-budq","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}