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Vermont sports writer Glenn Stout will discuss his new NFL book, “The Pats.”
RUTLAND | Vermont-based sports writer Glenn Stout, along with Richard Johnson and others, provide us with an inside take on the NFL’s New England Patriots.
Stout’s new book, titled “The Pats,” takes fans on a wild ride that explores the multi-Super Bowl winning team’s past, present and future.
Stout’s book includes various essays by several authors and includes one-of-a-kind photographs of the team through the years.
On Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Stout for a talk on his new book.
According to Stout, it is the first book to tell the complete story of the Patriots. The author’s astounding research, archival photos, and essays from notable authors, journalists and local celebrities make for the single best work on the team.
“The New England Patriots have become a dynasty, though it didn’t begin that way. Love ‘em, hate ‘em, the Pats have captured this country’s attention like no other franchise. From two award-winning authors this is the first complete story of a legendary team and its five championship trophies,” according to Kristen Eaton of Phoenix Books. She’s looking forward to introducing the book in downtown Rutland next week.
“This is a lavishly illustrated tale full of larger-than-life characters – from founding owner Billy Sullivan, early stars like Syracuse running back Jim Nance and beloved wide receiver turned broadcaster Gino Cappeletti, to Hall of Famers and stars like John Hannah, Russ Francis and Steve Grogan through to present-day stars like Tom Brady and Bill Belichick and owner Bob Kraft,” Eaton noted.
The book is really an anthology and features essays by Richard Johnson, Upton Bell, Leigh Montville, Howard Bryant, Ron Borges, Lesley Visser and more.
“‘The Pats’ is a must-have gift for fans, old and new and an indelible portrait of the most talked about team in NFL history,” Eaton said.
For those not familiar with Glenn Stout, he’s a freelance writer, author and editorial consultant and has served as the series editor of “The Best American Sports Writing.”
He is the author of “Young Woman and the Sea” and “Fenway 1912,” and has collaborated on several books with Richard Johnson including “Red Sox Century,” “Yankees Century,” and “The Cubs and the Dodgers.” Stout has lived in and around Boston for 20 years.
Stout’s appearance at Phoenix Books is free and open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center St. in downtown Rutland. Copies of “The Pats” will be available for attendees to have signed.
