Bunion Derby
Narrated by Andrew L. Barnes
- Released
- May 20, 2015
- Length
- 6 hrs 36 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- University Press Audiobooks
In 1928, 199 men from diverse backgrounds embarked on the grueling 3,400-mile transcontinental footrace known as the Bunion Derby, sponsored by sports promoter Charles C. Pyle. This historic event, part athletic competition and part Hollywood spectacle, traversed the challenging US Route 66 from Los Angeles to New York City, capturing imaginations with promises of fame, fortune, and adventure. Over 84 days, the runners faced extreme conditions while a lively road show accompanying the race featured celebrities, entertainment, and large-scale concessions. The story offers a fascinating glimpse into an extraordinary chapter of American sporting history and the ambitions fueling it.
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