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The remarkable story of 20 young American footballers, convinced in 1950s Hollywood to fly off to compete at rugby league against Australia, New Zealand and France, despite never having heard of the game. The American All Stars proved a shock success on a rollercoaster adventure, yet beyond the media circus lay fights and flings, tragedy and farce.

Produktbeschreibung
The remarkable story of 20 young American footballers, convinced in 1950s Hollywood to fly off to compete at rugby league against Australia, New Zealand and France, despite never having heard of the game. The American All Stars proved a shock success on a rollercoaster adventure, yet beyond the media circus lay fights and flings, tragedy and farce.
Autorenporträt
Gavin Willacy is the author of three previous sports books including Rugby League Bravehearts. A sports reporter for 20 years, he now works in sports management and writes freelance for publications such as the Independent, League Express, Rugby League World, Sunday Times, and When Saturday Comes.