Author Interview - Rick Cleveland

Legendary Mississippi sportswriter, Rick Cleveland joins Emily to discuss his new book, The Mississippi Football Book: Stories and Records From the Greatest Teams, Coaches, and Players - Who Lived and Played in the Greatest Football State. Plus, some fascinating Columbus, MS history! - Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers. Rick has been recognized 13 times as Mississippi Sports Writer of the Year, and is recipient of multiple awards and honors for his reporting and writing. - The Mississippi Football Book: Stories and Records From the Greatest Teams, Coaches, and Players - Who Lived and Played in the Greatest Football State (edited by Rick Cleveland and Neil White) is the perfect holiday gift for every football-obesssed Mississippian, no matter their team! The publication includes 100+ profiles of players, coaches, and teams. And more than 500 players and coaches are listed in the records section. The Mississippi Football Book is available now at Friendly City Books! Call or stop by the store to reserve your copy today! - Thank you to Rick for joining us remotely for a podcast interview and for sharing so much incredible Mississippi football history with us! - Thank you for supporting Friendly City Books by listening to our podcast. Shop with us in store and online at friendlycitybooks.com/shop or through bookshop.org and libro.fm. Learn more about our author events on our website or sign up for our email newsletter. - Find us on social media - Facebook: facebook.com/friendlycitybooks Instagram: @friendlycitybooks Tiktok: @friendlycitybooks Youtube: @friendlycitybooks2586 - Host: Emily Liner Guest Author: Rick Cleveland Music: Rear Projection by Hartle Road Production Assistance: Neon Newt Media LLC Friendly City Books Inc. Friendlycitybooks.com