Eddie Olczyk: Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life
Olczyk, Eddie; Lefko, Perry
ISBN 10: 1629377287 ISBN 13: 9781629377285
Published by Triumph Books (IL), 2019
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Synopsis:
When Eddie Olczyk looks at his life, he can't believe how many times he's beaten the odds. At age 16, he was selected for the 1984 U.S. Olympic hockey team, and four months after the competition ended he was drafted in the first round by his hometown Chicago Blackhawks. He played alongside Mario Lemieux and Mark Messier and saw his name engraved on the Stanley Cup. He's brought hockey into American homes as one of the most recognizable voices of the sport, and he's even become a respected analyst in the world of horse racing, thanks to his talent as a bettor—Olczyk once won almost $500,000 picking the winners of six consecutive races while wagering only $133. But perhaps there is no greater example of Eddie O. beating the odds than in 2018 when he went into remission eight months after being diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. He will readily admit that this was the greatest victory of his life. Beating The Odds is an honest and emotional account of everything Olczyk has experienced: the sacrifices his parents made so he could pursue a career in the NHL, the joy of playing for the Hawks, the mental and physical stress involved in the life of a professional athlete, the incredible moments he's called from the broadcast booth, and the profound lessons learned while battling cancer.
About the Author:
Eddie Olczyk is an award-winning television commentator on NBC's coverage of the NHL and thoroughbred horse racing, and for the Chicago Blackhawks. He played 16 seasons in the NHL with the Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, and Los Angeles Kings. He was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012.
Perry Lefko is an award-winning Canadian journalist and bestselling author of several books on national and international sports.
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Title: Eddie Olczyk: Beating the Odds in Hockey and...
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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