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The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy
Niall Quinn
Season 2, Ep. 12
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Niall Quinn is a former professional footballer, manager, businessman, and TV analyst. A prolific striker, he played for Arsenal, Manchester City, and Sunderland. With 92 caps and 21 goals, he ranks as Ireland's second-highest scorer, representing his country at Euro 88 and the 1990 and 2002 World Cups.
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Book choices:
Jail Journal, John Mitchel
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Dee Brown
The Light of Western Stars, Zane Grey
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