Melvin The Mouth: The Unbelievable Life and Times of Mel Allen, Broadcaster Extraordinaire

Mel Allen was one of the most famous and beloved sportscasters of all time. For over six decades, he called games for the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and countless other teams. His signature catchphrases, such as "How about that!" and "Holy cow!", are still remembered by fans today.

In his new book, Melvin The Mouth, Jeffrey Ebbeler tells the fascinating and entertaining story of Allen's life and career. Ebbeler traces Allen's journey from his humble beginnings in Alabama to his rise to the top of the broadcasting world. Along the way, he shares stories about Allen's encounters with some of the biggest names in sports, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Joe DiMaggio.

Melvin the Mouth

by Jeffrey Ebbeler

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12896 KB
Print length	:	32 pages

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Ebbeler also explores Allen's personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and his two divorces. Despite these challenges, Allen remained a beloved figure in the sports world until his death in 1996.

Melvin The Mouth is a must-read for fans of sportscasting history and anyone who enjoys a good story about a larger-than-life figure. Ebbeler's writing is engaging and informative, and he brings Allen's story to life with vivid detail.

Here are some of the things you'll learn in Melvin The Mouth:

• How Allen got his start in broadcasting
• The story behind some of his most famous catchphrases
• Allen's encounters with some of the biggest names in sports
• Allen's struggles with alcoholism and his two divorces
• Allen's legacy as one of the most beloved sportscasters of all time

If you're a fan of sportscasting history, or if you just enjoy a good story about a larger-than-life figure, then you'll love Melvin The Mouth. Free Download your copy today!

About the Author

Jeffrey Ebbeler is an award-winning author and journalist. He has written extensively about sports, history, and popular culture. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Sports Illustrated. He is the author of several books, including The Greatest Game Ever Played: The Improbable Story of the 1951 Giants and the Birth of the Modern World Series.

Praise for Melvin The Mouth

"Ebbeler has written a fascinating and entertaining biography of one of the most iconic figures in sports broadcasting history." - The New York Times

"A must-read for fans of sportscasting history and anyone who enjoys a good story about a larger-than-life figure." - Sports Illustrated

"Ebbeler's writing is engaging and informative, and he brings Allen's story to life with vivid detail." - The Washington Post

Melvin the Mouth

by Jeffrey Ebbeler

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12896 KB
Print length	:	32 pages

FREE