Titles by Paul Zimmerman

<div>During his nearly 50 years of sportswriting, including 28 at <em>Sports Illustrated</em>, readers of Dr. Z came to expect a certain alchemical, trademark blend: words which were caustic and wry, at times self-deprecating or even puzzling, but always devilishly smart with arresting honesty. In 2008, Zimmerman had nearly completed work on his personal memoirs when a series of strokes left him largely unable to speak, read, or write. Compiled and edited by longtime <em>SI</em> colleague Peter King, these are the stories he still wants to see told. Dr. Z&rsquo;s memoir is a rich package of personalities, stories never shared about such characters as Vince Lombardi, Walter Payton, Lawrence Taylor, Joe Namath, Johnny Unitas, Donald Trump, Rupert Murdoch, and Hunter S. Thompson.</div>