PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Chapters Bookstore, located at 78 North St. in Pittsfield is pleased to welcome Jack and Paul O'Gara to the event room on May 2, at 2PM for a discussion and signing of Fair or Foul The Collected Columns of Roger O'Gara 1954-1966.
The name Roger O'Gara was on the lips of more people in Pittsfield during his era than the sitting U.S. President. He was talented, confrontational, honest, and always true to his beliefs. His knowledge of sports coupled with his interest and enthusiasm made for the most fulfilling times for high school athletes at the time. But more than just a sports lover, O'Gara was a gifted scribe and when you read his description of sporting news you felt as though you were there.
Roger not only commented about a given name but also about tactics employed by coaches and the quality of the officiating. True to his convictions, his comments were not always complimentary.
Roger O'Gara is an indomitable part of Pittsfield sporting history, as well as he should be for he made the sporting news more topical, more interesting, more exciting, and for most, more enjoyable.
Roger's two sons, Jack and Paul have compiled several years worth of columns in Roger O'Gara Collected Columns 1954-1966. They will be on hand to discuss and sign the book.
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
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