George Toma: Nitty Gritty Dirt Man

by George Toma and Alan Goforth

Book Overview

This is the story of George Toma, who climbed from his roots in a poor coal-mining town in Depression-era Pennsylvania to the top of his profession as a groundskeeper. Toma learned his craft from the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582616469
• ISBN13: 9781582616469
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Great Read

George Toma has inspired so many people with his great work ethic and dedication. This book does a fine job of detailing the life of a great man.

Best Biography I've ever read

I don't think I've ever read any biography that did a better job painting a picture of a person. I laughed. I cried. I couldn't believe with which the art that Goforth used to paint his words. I especially liked reading about Toma's tales about getting the football field ready for the Super Bowl. That's probably why I liked this book--there was something in it for everybody--sports fans, George Toma fans, or anybody else who just wants to read a colorful, delightful book. This is one tome that should make any Toma lover happy. There should be more books out there by Goforth and other journalists like him. What a talent!