About the Author

Carson James Cunningham, head men’s basketball coach at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, is also the author of American Hoops: US Men’s Olympic Basketball from Berlin to Beijing, Underbelly Hoops: Adventures in the CBA—AKA The Crazy Basketball Association, and (with Randy Roberts) Before the Curse: The Chicago Cubs’ Glory Years.

Reviews

"As the celebrations ended and the crackles in the distance grew more infrequent, I was proud to be reading Fallen Stars close to my Fourth of July this year." --Jeff Carroll, author Perfect Rivals: Notre Dame, Miami and the Battle for the Soul of College Football-- "Jeff Carroll" (7/17/2017 12:00:00 AM)

"Carson Cunningham has written a book not just about American sporting and war heroes, but about critical points in our country's history. His dive into the very nuanced details of their lives is what makes this book feel so personal."--Nick McCarvel, freelance sports journalist and former tennis writer for USA TODAY Sports-- "Nick McCarvel" (7/17/2017 12:00:00 AM)

"In contemporary sports, 'hero' is a term criminally overused; but in his groundbreaking book, Carson Cunningham gives us examples of true valor and courage among athletes. Equally parts sports text, psychological study, and military history, this book entertains, informs, and gives readers much to consider. And if it causes us to be more judicious in lionizing athletes--differentiating fine performers from true sports heroes--so much the better." --Jon Wertheim, Executive Editor Sports Illustrated-- "Jon Wertheim" (7/17/2017 12:00:00 AM)