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Playing for Pizza (2007) (edit title/settings)

by John Grisham (Author) (edit contributors)

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After providing what is arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL, third-string quarterback Rick Dockery becomes a national laughingstock. Cut by the Cleveland Browns, and shunned by every other team, Rick insists that his agent find a team that does need him. Against... read more

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Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game against Denver, to the surprise and dismay of virtually everyone, Rick actually got into the game. With a 17-point lead and just minutes to go, Rick provided what was arguably the worst single... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game against Denver, to the surprise and dismay of virtually everyone, Rick actually got into the game. With a 17-point lead and just minutes to go, Rick provided what was arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL. Overnight, he became a national laughingstock and, of course, was immediately cut by the Browns and shunned by all other teams.

But all Rick knows is football, and he insists that his agent, Arnie, find a team that needs him. Against enormous odds Arnie finally locates just such a team and informs Rick that, miraculously, he can in fact now be a starting quarterback. Great, says Rick—for which team?

The mighty Panthers of Parma, Italy.

Yes, Italians do play American football, to one degree or another, and the Parma Panthers desperately want a former NFL player—any former NFL player—at their helm. So Rick reluctantly agrees to play for the Panthers—at least until a better offer comes along—and heads off to Italy. He knows nothing about Parma—not even where it is—has never been to Europe, and doesn’t speak or understand a word of Italian.

To say that Italy—the land of opera, fine wines, extremely small cars, romance, and Football Americano— holds a few surprises for Rick Dockery would be something of an understatement.

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  • Rick Dockery: third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Brown
  • Sam: The coach
  • Arnie: A hard working impresario who helps Rick in the most difficult moments, even when it endanger his own reputation.
  • Fabrizio: A star wide reciver for the Parma Panthers. He is Italian
  • Rick Dockery: Typical U.S. professional football player.
  • Livvy: A character in the story.
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It was a hospital bed, that much appeared certain, though certainty was coming and going.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 10 in Publishers Weekly Bestselling Novels In 2007. (authoritative list)

Preceded by A Thousand Splendid Suns, and followed by Double Cross.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. John Grisham (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Country: United States
Publication Date: October 2007
ISBN: 978-0385525008
Page Count: 308

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  • Library of Congress: PS3557.R5355 P56 2007
  • Dewey: 813.54

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