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Big League City: Oklahoma City's Rise to the NBA

David Holt

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Description:"Big League City: Oklahoma City's Rise to the NBA" is the fascinating story behind the arrival of major league sports in Oklahoma City.When does a city become a City?The moment when a community becomes a City is seldom the result of physical or statistical development. Rather, it is when its existence is recognized by the wider world.This did not happen to Oklahoma City after the Bombing. That tragic event brought awareness but no permanent change of status. It was the coming of the Thunder that made the perception of the community fit its name."Big League City" is the fascinating story behind that transformative moment.David Holt’s position as the Mayor’s chief of staff gave him a unique opportunity to observe how a singular series of serendipitous events paired with the stubborn commitment of his sports-minded boss and the remarkably unified effort of a group of perceptive investors, community leaders and City staff brought the dream of NBA basketball to Oklahoma City.The arrival of the major league sports did, in fact, make Oklahoma City a Big League City.Holt--a Senator, a lawyer and first-time author--writes with the clear narrative style of a natural story teller. In his deft hands the story becomes a compelling narrative, fascinating reading not only for Thunder fans, but also for those interested in popular culture and the impact of professional sports on a city's rise to prominence in the 21st Century.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Big League City: Oklahoma City's Rise to the NBA. To get started finding Big League City: Oklahoma City's Rise to the NBA, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Full Circle Press

Release: 2012

ISBN: 0966146093

Description: "Big League City: Oklahoma City's Rise to the NBA" is the fascinating story behind the arrival of major league sports in Oklahoma City.When does a city become a City?The moment when a community becomes a City is seldom the result of physical or statistical development. Rather, it is when its existence is recognized by the wider world.This did not happen to Oklahoma City after the Bombing. That tragic event brought awareness but no permanent change of status. It was the coming of the Thunder that made the perception of the community fit its name."Big League City" is the fascinating story behind that transformative moment.David Holt’s position as the Mayor’s chief of staff gave him a unique opportunity to observe how a singular series of serendipitous events paired with the stubborn commitment of his sports-minded boss and the remarkably unified effort of a group of perceptive investors, community leaders and City staff brought the dream of NBA basketball to Oklahoma City.The arrival of the major league sports did, in fact, make Oklahoma City a Big League City.Holt--a Senator, a lawyer and first-time author--writes with the clear narrative style of a natural story teller. In his deft hands the story becomes a compelling narrative, fascinating reading not only for Thunder fans, but also for those interested in popular culture and the impact of professional sports on a city's rise to prominence in the 21st Century.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Big League City: Oklahoma City's Rise to the NBA. To get started finding Big League City: Oklahoma City's Rise to the NBA, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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