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Bob Miller's Tales from the Los Angeles Kings (Tales) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Randy Schultz, Bob Miller
Publisher: Sports Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 583051
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.9
ISBN: 1582618119
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.962640979494
EAN: 9781582618111
ASIN: 1582618119
Publication Date: October 1, 2006
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Product Description
For nearly four decades the Los Angeles Kings have made history and entertained hockey fans throughout Southern California. For 31 of those seasons Bob Miller has been the "Voice of the Kings" as the play by-play man for more than 2,500 games, including regular, pre-and postseason contests. He has seen just about all of the high and low points in Kings history, as well as the many great players who have worn the Los Angeles uniform. The Kings are, of course, not just an ordinary NHL franchise, especially when it comes to mixing Hollywood with hockey. In Bob Miller's Tales from the Los Angeles Kings, the Hall of Fame broadcaster gives readers his insight into the Kings' owners, from the legendary Jack Kent Cooke to the flamboyant Jerry Buss. He also talks about owner Bruce McNall, who made the deal for superstar Wayne Gretzky and put Los Angeles on the hockey map, but who eventually lost the franchise by overspending.
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 Tales from the los angles kings May 13, 2007
If you grew up watching hockey in L.A this book is for you.
Can't Imagine Kings Broadcasts without Bob May 7, 2007
As a Kings fan I really enjoyed this book by Bob Miller who is one of the 3 legendary LA sportscasters, including Chick Hearn and Vin Skully. Bob's book isn't a scholarly endeavor but who cares. He relates a bunch of anecdotes about Kings players, coaches and management down through the years and the stories are pretty entertaining.
Anyone who follows the Kings knows that Bob is a genuinely nice guy and couldn't imagine Kings broadcasts without him.
If you're expecting a heavy chronological history of the franchise-this isn't it. If you're looking for something quick to read while you wait for the next season to start then Bob's book might be for you.
the legend in the mic March 16, 2007
Bob Miller has always been by bar none one of the best in his job. kings hockey would not be the same without bob one thing I will never want to see is bob miller retiring and the kings win the staney cup without him
if theres any hope i hope one day bob miller calls his last game as he anounces the los angeles kings are the stanley cup champions and ride of to the sunset. with a stanley cup ring in his finger
the book has alot of interesting details about the history of the frnachise form the the miracle in manchester to the 1993 stanley cup run
to the stunner at staples in 2001 against the red wings.
it talks about the greatzky trade form bruce mcnalls ownership duties.
its a very intesresting book for all kings fans we love l.a.
do u love it.
A Class Guy December 17, 2006
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
All right. I'll admit it. I bought this book despite the fact that I am a fan of the Anaheim Ducks and have been since 1993. I was a Kings fan before that--for twenty years--so I was interested in this stuff. Mainly, however, I wanted to get more of Bob Miller's insight. I can never get enough. He is the Vin Scully and Chick Hearn of hockey. I also wanted to support his book. It was an interesting read, and I knew he was thinking those things about previous owners, at the actual time they owned the Kings. Now that I'm a Ducks fan (I live five minutes from the Honda Center.), I root for the Ducks when they play the Kings, of course; however, a big part of me wants to see the Kings succeed again (ala 1993)--just because of Bob Miller.
 Bob Miller Class Act..Stories Good but not Exceptional December 1, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bob Miller has ALWAYS been a class act. His book is an easy read and I enjoyed it. I hoped for more but who else can expose much of the Kings History than Bob Miller? I learned more about the Kings Management that I previously knew. The boorish behavior of MOST Canadian born Managers, Coaches is MORE than I ever imagined but I can appreciate WHY things have been so screwed up all these years! Great talent, good coaches, poor management! Mr Cooke takes the cake! I can honestly say that Bob Miller has ALWAYS been Positive towards the Kings no matter how BAD they have been! I have a personally autographed copy as I got mine a full price at the Staples Center on November 27th. It was great meeting Bob Miller!!
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