'The Average Joe's Super Sports Almanac'; New Book is the Ultimate Collection of All-Star Stats, Amazing Facts, and Inspiring Stories from the World of Sports

For the ultimate sports lover or just the average Joe comes the new book, "The Average Joe's Super Sports Almanac," by author Steve Riach. It's filled with hilarious anecdotes, amazing trivia, fantastic facts, and heartwarming heroics from the history of sports.

The book takes readers beyond 24/7 highlights to find incredible true stories, humorous anecdotes, astonishing quotes, and crazy happenings you will want to share with others. This all-star collection of trivia, tales, and truths will amuse and engage sports fans of all ages and at all levels, from die-hard follower to casual observer.

From the Odd...
Outfielder Jose Cardenal once missed a game because a cricket in his hotel room kept him up all night.

To the Whacky...
Houston Astros infielder Julio Gotay played every game with a cheese sandwich in his back pocket.

To the Entertaining...
During the 2014 season, J.R. Smith, then of the New York Knicks, was fined $50,000 by the NBA for consistently attempting to untie the shoelaces of his opponents during the season.

To the Inspiring...
While accepting his NBA MVP award in 2014, basketball superstar Kevin Durant paid tribute to his mother, Wanda Pratt. "The odds were stacked against us, a single parent with two boys by the time you were 21 years old," Durant said. "You made us believe, you kept us off the street, put clothes on our backs, food on the table. When you didn't eat, you made sure we ate. You went to sleep hungry; you sacrificed for us. You're the real MVP."

This is an entertaining book you can read over and over again, and one you will want to share with others.

You can order "The Average Joe's Super Sports Almanac" now through Harvest House Publishers or Amazon.

About the Author
Steve Riach's passion for connecting great storytelling with sports and social impact has inspired his many successful films, books and charitable projects. An award-winning film and television producer, Steve is also the founder and chairman of the One Heart Project, a national nonprofit initiative that provides a second chance for youth in the juvenile justice system.

Riach has authored 17 books, including the soon-to-be-released Heart of a Champion, a compilation of inspirational sports stories featuring many top athletes in the world today.

To arrange interviews with Steve Riach, contact Brenda Poor, 816-507-4870 or poor.brenda@yahoo.com