Sportswriter Jerome Holtzman discusses his book "No Cheering in the Press Box."

According to Arnold Rampersad’s book, “Jackie Robinson: A Biography”, Jackie Robinson’s claim to fame was not soley being the first African American baseball player to play in the MLB, but Robinson was also a symbol of race relations and civil justice. Rampersad’s book also includes various stories of Robinson’s background & family life. Robinson was court martialed for not sitting in the back of a bus. Sadly, Robinson’s son, Jackie, Jr. could never handle being the son of Jackie Robinson and he turned to drugs.

Discussing the book "Beating the Bushes: Life in the Minor League," published by Icarus Press) with sports editor and author Frank Dolson.

Discussing "The Sportswriter" (published by Random House Vintage) with the author Richard Ford.

Discussing the book "Stengel: his life and times" with the sports writer author Robert Creamer.

Terkel interviews author Jonathan Yardley on his latest book. This book titled "Ring" is a biography of the sports writer columnist Ring Lardner.

The New York Knicks basketball player (and future U.S. Senator) offers a thoughtful and unique perspective on his NBA career in the book, Life on the Run.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations