Scott L. Price

Simon Bruty

A senior writer at Sports Illustrated from 1994-2019, Scott Price has written five books, including, most recently, "The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse." It is a wide-ranging examination of the continent's oldest and most representative sport. Of Price’s work, The New York Times described him as a seasoned reporter, a master of the new journalism developed by Hunter Thompson, Gay Talese and Price’s personal paragon, Pete Hamill. Whenever he writes about sports or about the craft of writing, he hits it over the fence.

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Awards: Finalist, Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Pitching Around Fidel). Finalist, ESPN/PEN America (Playing Through the Whistle). 9 appearances Best American Sports Writing Anthology

An American Journey Through Sports

Sports are deeply rooted in our nation's history. Lacrosse has been played in North America for more than a thousand years. Basketball is woven into all aspects of our more recent cultural narrative. And yes, from the beginning, gambling has always been a part of our relationship with sports.

Koffler Room 218 (Seats 142, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Sports
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: Danny Funt, Keith O'Brien, Scott Price
Moderator: Tony Perkins
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Bourn Companies, Lex and Carol Sears Philanthropic Fund, Barry and Janet Winkler

Sports Immortals

Consider these books to appreciate the making of a sports immortal. It can be a heavyweight champion, a title winning team or even the sport itself.

Integrated Learning Center Room 150 (Seats 155, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Sports
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Luke Epplin, Mark Kriegel, Scott Price
Moderator: Blake Eager
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Hughes Federal Credit Union, Kimberly Peters and Bruce Peters, Mel Cohen and Molly Senor

Books:

The American Game

History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse
Sports
Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
May 2025
ISBN 9780802164735
560 pages
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Playing Through the Whistle

Steel, Football, and an American Town
Sports
Atlantic Monthly Press
January 2016
ISBN 9780802125644
550 pages
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