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Howie Mooney

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Co-Host, Sports Lunatics Show podcast. Author, The Consequences of Chance - Amazon, Crazy Days & Wild Nights and MORE Crazy Days & Wild Nights. Feature Writer, Sports History, at thesportslunatics.com and firedupnetwork.ca

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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 20d

My latest book, An Unlikely Story, about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders, came out on Amazon last week and I've received some awesome feedback. Check it out in the pic below.
An Unlikely Story. Get it on Amazon.
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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 12h

I may have spoken to her yesterday, Mike. Stay in touch. We may be able to figure something out.

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 14h

Mike, whereabouts are you? Maybe we can figure something out.

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 22h

If you want a copy, but can't get to the RedBlacks' merch shop, get it through this link.
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An Unlikely Story: How the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders Just Missed a Miracle: Mooney, Howie: 9781738747634: Books - Amazon.ca

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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 23h

A little news. Today, I met with Adrian Sciarra, president of the @ottawaredblacks.com, and my new book, An Unlikely Story, will be in their merch shop at Lansdowne in time for their last game on Saturday. There are limited copies there right now, but if they sell out, they know where to get more.

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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 23h

Or you can listen to this episode through the link below...
www.buzzsprout.com/2238998/epis...

Oct 2025 - Sports Lunatics - Montreal Expos Memories - The Sports Lunatics Show

With the anniversaries of so many fall baseball accomplishments and the coming of a new documentary on the team, Shawn and Howie decided to take a look back at the life and memories that were created ...

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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 23h

With the anniversaries of so many fall baseball accomplishments and the coming of a new documentary on the team, we looked back at the life and memories that were created by the Montreal Expos. The guys examine the history of the club. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or through the link below.

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 3d

You can get the book directly through this link
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An Unlikely Story: How the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders Just Missed a Miracle: Mooney, Howie: 9781738747634: Books - Amazon.ca

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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 3d

"...rich in detail, a highlight for CFL enthusiasts and sports history buffs...a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance...a must read for Ottawa CFL fans and anyone who loves a good sports miracle story."
-- from the CFL Ottawa Alumni Association newsletter.

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 4d

After the hockey last night, I watched the John Candy film. It's as good as advertised. There's a lot of stuff I already knew but the commentary from his wife, his kids, his contemporaries...that makes the movie. See it if you can.

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 4d

This just in!!

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 4d

Found these tonight when I was looking for something else.....

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 5d

I became aware this week of a review of my new book, An Unlikely Story, in the CFL Ottawa Alumni Association newsletter. I'm absolutely humbled by their kind words. Here it is. You can get my book on Amazon. (Christmas is coming.) a.co/d/cfO7Gen

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 6d

Get the book on Amazon here
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Amazon.ca

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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 6d

In case you didn't see me on Live with CDP here's the video. It's more than an hour and a half. We talked about a bunch of things but mostly about my new book, An Unlikely Story. I'll share the link to buy the book in the comments below.
www.youtube.com/live/8Z4pCES...

Live With CDP Talk Show, Guest: Howie Mooney (Author) October 10th, 2025

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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 6d

This evening at 7pm, I'll be on the Live With CDP Sports Talk podcast with Chris Pomay to talk about my new book, An Unlikely Story and Canadian football. Here's the YouTube address
www.youtube.com/channel/UCOc...

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 6d

Thanksgiving weekend in 1981, the Ottawa Rough Riders were in Edmonton to play the Eskimos. In the opening game for each team, Warren Moon led his team to a 47-21 win. In October, it was 24-6. But there were positives for Ottawa. Get my latest book, An Unlikely Story, on Amazon. a.co/d/iK0m5Gn

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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 8d

The latest Sports Lunatics Show episode is up. Shawn and Howie discuss a list of @bluejays.com postseason memories. From Devon White to Josh Donaldson, from Dave Winfield to Jose Bautista to Joe Carter and a whole bunch of other memories in between! Wherever you get your podcasts!

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 10d

You can read about J.C. Watts, George Brancato, Tony Gabriel, the 1981 upset of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the amazing Grey Cup that year and how the ragtag Ottawa REDBLACKS Rough Riders almost pulled off a miracle in my new book, An Unlikely Story. Get it Amazon.
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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 12d

Every time I see Brandon Marsh, I think of the House of David baseball team that barnstormed early in the 20th century. Go watch the Ken Burns' Baseball episode on them. It's interesting.

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 13d

Did you catch The Sports Lunatics Show on BlastTheRadio.com last evening? No worries. You can listen to each and every episode wherever you get your podcasts. Or go to thesportslunatics.com and listen there. Also check out The Sports Lunatics Show FB page. Have a great sports day, everyone!

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 14d

Tonight at 8pm ET, go to BlastTheRadio.com and listen to another episode of The Sports Lunatics Show! If you love sports history, ask your smart speaker to "Play Blast The Radio". Have a great sports night!

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 14d

Autumn in Wakefield....

Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 14d

My book, An Unlikely Story, about the '81 Ottawa Rough Riders has received some amazing comments.
A former CFLer told me, "I really enjoyed your book. Great how you used the sideline interviews and pre and postgame quotes to portray the players' feelings about the (Grey Cup) game."
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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 15d

It's getting darker earlier now. Get some good reading in. My latest book is An Unlikely Story, about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders. The team started slow, but put things together and got to the Grey Cup. It was the last good Rough Rider team. Read the story. Get the book here.
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Howie Mooney @howiemooney.bsky.social · 15d

It's my favorite time of the year....Goalie Week!!!