POWER PLAYERS by Chris Cillizza (Author) offers a vibrant perspective on
the relationship between modern presidents and sports. It explores how presidents have used sports to connect with the public and how sports have shaped their personal and political identities. The book delves into the fascinating history of sports in the White House, revealing intriguing details such as Dwight Eisenhower’s love for golf, John F. Kennedy’s touch-football games to enhance his image, Richard Nixon’s bowling, Ronald Reagan’s embodiment of “The Gipper,” and George H.W. Bush’s horseshoe league.
The book also uncovers Bill Clinton’s passionate fandom for the Arkansas Razorbacks, George W. Bush’s ownership of the Texas Rangers and his iconic first pitch at the 2001 World Series, and Barack Obama‘s pickup basketball game with the North Carolina Tarheels. And, of course, the book features Donald Trump, the only president to have a professional wrestling storyline written about him.
By exploring these presidents’ relationships with sports, POWER PLAYERS offers insight into their personalities and leadership styles. It shows how they played by the rules, occasionally bluffed or cheated, and coached the country to both victories and losses. Ultimately, the book celebrates the love of sports as a unifying force in our nation’s history.
Power Players is in hardcopy and Kindle, 336 pages, and available at Amazon.com
