Barry John: the King; Author: Abbandonato, Paul; Author: Barry, John; Hardback; Book

Author: Abbandonato, Paul; Author: Barry, John
Hardback; Book; 16pp Illustrations
207 pages
Published: September 2000
Mainstream Publishing
ISBN: 1840183411
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Barry John has often been referred to as the George Best of rugby. An idol to millions of sports lovers throughout the world, He was mobbed and feted wherever he went. He also had the world at his feet, just fully explained the reasons for his abrupt departure - until now.Considered to be the greatest player of his generation, Barry John courted the pop-star image and had the world at his feet. Then, aged just 27 he quit the game he loved at the height of his dazzling career. Here he talks in detail about why he had to step out of the limelight.