“Jim Mandelaro writes about real people and real subjects. He goes deeper than wins and losses. The best of his inspirational work can be found here in Outside the Game.” —Jim Kelly, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback

“I’ve gotten to know Jim over the years, and he has always been a journalist I looked forward to speaking with.  His storytelling ability comes through in Outside the Game, an excellent collection of stories that concentrate on so much more than wins and losses and really bring out the emotion of sport.” — Cal Ripken Jr., Baseball Hall of Famer

 “These stories by Jim Mandelaro will inform and inspire you. They are about courage, perseverance and strength, and help us understand what ‘winning’ really means.” — Jim Nantz, Emmy Award-winning CBS Sports broadcaster

 “I have known Jim since high school and have always enjoyed his human-interest stories and passion for sports and people. Outside the Game is filled with the very best of these stories.” — Abby Wambach, international soccer star

 “Sports provide individuals an opportunity to compete and form everlasting bonds of friendship. As one of the premier writers in our industry, Jim Mandelaro shines a light on the deep meaning of what sports means in our society in his book, Outside the Game.” — Russ Brandon, Buffalo Bills president

 “Jim Mandelaro is more than a great sportswriter. He is a great story teller. His stories in Outside the Game will leave you inspired and wanting more.” — Jenn Suhr, Olympic gold medalist in pole vault