Personal Foul: A First-Person Account of the Scandal that Rocked the NBA
Language: English
Published by Four Daughters LLC, 2010
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- Title
- Personal Foul: A First-Person Account of the Scandal that Rocked the NBA
- Author
- Donaghy, Tim
- Publisher
- Four Daughters LLC
- Publication year
- 2010
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 061536263X
- ISBN 13
- 9780615362632
- Item weight
- 14 ounces
- Dimensions
- 5x0x8
Uncover the true story behind the Netflix documentary Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul.
"The book the NBA doesn't want you to read." -Deadspin.com
Tim Donaghy loved basketball. In many ways, his zest for the game came from his father, who officiated high school and college games for over 30 years. After graduating from Villanova, Donaghy was unsatisfied with his career until he followed his heart and became a basketball referee, first in the CBA and then the NBA, where he officiated for 13 seasons: 772 regular-season games and 20 playoff games.
He loved his job, his family, his life. He felt like he had everything. And then, suddenly, he had nothing. He succumbed to a gambling addiction and to intimidation from well-connected criminals—and began using inside information to win bets for them. Following an FBI investigation, Donaghy pled guilty to two federal charges, and on August 15, 2007, he was sentenced to 15 months in prison. He was released on November 4, 2009, after serving his sentence.
This is his story, which provides a stunningly candid admission of his mistakes, as well as his insider’s account of the world of professional basketball. With a foreword by Phil Scala, the FBI special agent who worked the Gambino case, Personal Foul reveals how the fast life of professional sports can tempt and trap the unwary and unwise.
Donaghy has written an unforgettable page-turner, one of the most controversial sports books ever published. It will confirm your suspicions about the influence of the front offices of major league sports, while examining the corrosive power of money and fame.
From the Introduction:
I’m guilty.
For 13 years I was a referee in the National Basketball Association, living a glamorous life on and off the court, rubbing elbows with superstar players and celebrity A-listers. I suppose many would say that I had it all—a great job, money, a wonderful family—but it was all an illusion.
You see, during my last four years in the NBA, I led a secret life that would ultimately cost me everything: my integrity, my reputation, my career, my livelihood, my marriage, my family, and my freedom.
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About the Author
Born in Havertown, Pennsylvania, Tim Donaghy loved the game of basketball as far back as he could remember. He received his love for the game from his father, Gerry Donaghy, who had officiated at the high school and collegiate levels for over 30 years. Since he lived so close to Philadelphia, Donaghy naturally became a 76ers fan. Some of his favorite players were Doug Collins and Mike Dunleavy.
Donaghy attended Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Pennsylvania, where he played competitively during his four years there. Following high school, Donaghy graduated from Villanova University with a liberal arts degree in 1989.
After graduation, he became unsatisfied with the direction in which his career was headed. One night, while sitting at the kitchen table with his parents, his mother suggested that he look into a career in the NBA. It was all the motivation that he needed, and he began to pursue his newfound dream job.
Later, as Donaghy perfected his skills as a referee through training camps, he was noticed by the NBA supervisor of officials, Darell Garretson. This eventually led to Donaghy's start in the CBA, the NBA's official minor league. Donaghy officiated for three years in the CBA. Before his fourth year, he was called to officiate in the NBA.
From 1994 to 2007, Donaghy worked for the NBA, officiating in 772 regular-season games and 20 playoff games. He was a participant in the NBA's Read to Achieve program, for which he participated in an event at the Universal Charter school during the 2002 NBA Finals. His uniform number was 21.
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