Radio Master - The Life and Times of Sports Broadcasting Great Ted Husing

Radio Master is the story of the most controversial and influential sports announcer the industry has known. Ted Husing was called the ''Master'' for good reason.

Hiding behind an arrogant manner lurked insecurities and a desire to succeed. The son of immigrants, he endured to become an icon - loved by some, hated by others, respected by all. The life of Ted Husing held more drama, love triangles and tragedy than a soap opera.

A household name during the Golden Age of Radio, Husing was truly ''Mr. Everything,'' but Husing's greatest impact in radio was calling sports. With a commanding baritone, piercing vocabulary and surgical ability, no one described a sporting event like Husing. His bold style and sometimes-controversial play-by-play made his broadcasts a must-listen, creating the template for today's sports announcer.

''I have always been honored to be part of the sports broadcasting fraternity. After reading this robust book by John Lewis, I am even more proud. I never knew one of the giants of our profession could be so human. I encourage everyone, sports fans and non-sports fans alike to read Radio Master.''-- Jim Nantz

''Ted Husing was an indelible part of my youth. He was one of the main reasons I chose broadcasting as a career. This is a terrific book about just not a great sports announcer but a powerful life story. Do yourself a favor and pick it up. You won't be able to put it down.''-- Larry King

''Sadly, I just missed the Ted Husing era, but from Day One in my career I heard his universal praise, as the most erudite of sportscasters. John Lewis through his exhaustive research and compelling writing has brought him to life. Now, I REALLY wish I had met this intriguing pioneer of our profession.''-- Dick Enberg

''Of all of the men who built the world of sports broadcasting, none has been more cruelly forgotten than Ted Husing. John Lewis has done his part to try to correct this wrong by writing a superb biography. Your part is to read it.''-- Keith Olbermann

''Husing wasn t just a famous broadcaster, he was an important one. In the early, free wheeling days of live broadcasting, Husing was more than a prominent practitioner of his craft, he helped create the craft itself.''-- Bob Costas