The Ghost by Rob White

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Summary

When Spurs legend John White was killed by a bolt of lightning in 1964, the football world was rocked by the tragedy. To find answers he set out to speak to White's former teammates, his family and followers, and built up a touching portrait of a gifted young footballer and of a lost era.

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The Ghost by Rob White

When Spurs legend John White was killed by a bolt of lightning in 1964, the football world was rocked by the tragedy. To find answers he set out to speak to White's former teammates, his family and followers, and built up a touching portrait of a gifted young footballer and of a lost era.
Deeply personal - a touching, heartfelt story -- Gary Imlach
A special book about a special man * Independent on Sunday *
One of the most affecting sports books of the year -- Matt Dickinson * The Times *
A gorgeous and moving story -- Tom English * Scotland on Sunday *
Colourful and, at times, moving * Four Four Two *

Julie Welch is the critically lauded author of Those Glory, Glory Days, 26.2: Running the London Marathon and Out On Your Feet: The World of Hundred-mile Walking.

Rob White is a professional photographer. The Ghost of White Hart Lane is his first book.

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780224083003
ISBN 10 0224083007
Title The Ghost
Author Rob White
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 2012-06-07
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.