Table of Contents

• 1. How to Provoke Thousands of Rabid Soccer Fans
• 2. I Should Be Dead by Now
• 3. How Drinking with John Gallagher Saved Mark Wahlberg’s Life
• 4. Hey, Wanna Go to the Playboy Midsummer Night’s Dream Party at Hugh Hefner’s Mansion?
• 5. Karma. I Hate That Bitch.
• 6. I Hope I Die at the Age of Ninety-Nine in Bed After Being Shot in the Back of the Head by a Jealous Boyfriend
• 7. Let’s Talk About Chicks, Man
• 8. Sportscasting: Turning Your Passion into a Profession
• 9. Radio Dazed
• 10. CityTV Everywhere
• 11. So Fleetwood Mac Is Making Another Comeback. Also Making a Comeback: Cocaine, Wife Swapping, and Royalty Cheques
• 12. G.O.A.T.: The Greatest of All Time
• 13. Captain Hairplugs to the Rescue!
• 14. No Longer Destiny’s Doormats
• 15. I Kissed a Man (Robbie Alomar) and I Liked It
• 16. Smugglers’ Blues
• 17. You Can Take the Girl Out of the Trailer Park, but You Can’t Take the What Out of Her Mouth?
• 18. Blue Morning, Blue Day
• 19. Yogi, Teddy Baseball, the Yankee Clipper, Spaceman, and the Duke
• 20. Yes, Mr. Gallagher, Your Net Is Ready
• 21. Killer Instinct
• 22. “Listen, Buddy. If You Say Another Word, I’m Gonna Kick You Out and Drive the Fucking Thing Myself.”
• 23. The Kid Stays in the Picture
• 24. Just. Great.
• 25. Comedy Isn’t Pretty
• 26. Spanning the Globe
• 27. Spring Is Sprung, the Grass Is Riz, I Wonder Where the Blue Jays Is?
• 28. The Prizefight Wasn’t a “10,” But Bo Was
• 29. Champagne Showers and ‘Roid Rage Dreams
• 30. Jurassic Prank: The Early Salad Years of the Toronto Raptors
• 31. All Talk. No Acting.
• 32. (Not Such a) Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide
• Acknowledgements

About the Author

John Gallagher is a broadcaster, actor, voice-over specialist, and author. He worked at CityTV for many years, and was host of Gallagher on TSN and co-host of the Q Morning Zoo at Toronto’s best rock Q107. He lives in Toronto.

Reviews

A must read for all sports enthusiasts. Gallagher personifies a cross between a rock star and a sportscasting legend.
*Michael Wekerle, venture capitalist and dragon investor on Canada’s Dragons’ Den*

I can honestly say after reading John Gallagher?'s book that I am greatly surprised he actually lived to write it. So many stories, so many people, and wonderful photographs to document it all. But I can't believe he turned down a chance to go to the Playboy Mansion. That proves he’s crazy. This is sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll. Wow, what a life!
*Perry Lefko, author and award-winning columnist*

‘And then, zany antics ensued.’ That cliché was written about John Gallagher. Read Big League Babble On. It's all here.
*Steve Anthony, host of CP24 Breakfast*

I don't know any prize fighter who retired as the undefeated golden gloves boxing champion anywhere, anytime, and like me, got to ‘dance’ with Ali. I love this kid.
*George Chuvalo, five-time Canadian heavyweight champion*

John has been able to vibrantly reflect his roots in Quebec, his Maritime maturation, and his Hogtown polish. Gallagher can be … an obnoxious fool and a great friend all in one paragraph.
*Bill Watters, former assistant general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs*

It's not a trip to the great White North without banging back a couple of Stolis with my good friend John Gallagher. A Habs fan who loves to bust Boston Bruins fans' balls.
*Phil Esposito, former NHL player and coach, and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame*

A riveting read, brimming with chuckles.
*FYI Music News*

Refreshing … holds nothing back and pulls no punches.
*Toronto Sun*