Dan Jenkins Books in Order
Dan Jenkins is a celebrated American author and sportswriter, renowned for his work in Sports Illustrated, where he distinguished himself as a leading voice in the industry. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Jenkins graduated from R.L. Paschal High School and Texas Christian University, where he excelled on the varsity golf team. With a storied career spanning multiple publications, including the Fort Worth Press, Dallas Times Herald, Playboy, and Sports Illustrated, Jenkins has established himself as a masterful storyteller. His monthly column in Golf Digest magazine has maintained a loyal following since his retirement from Sports Illustrated in 1985. Jenkins' writing has garnered widespread acclaim, with Larry King hailing him as "the quintessential Sports Illustrated writer" and "the best sportswriter in America."
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Dan Jenkins
- #1AmazonSaturday's America(1970)
- #2AmazonFairways and Greens(1980)
- #3AmazonAmerican Football(1986)
- #4AmazonThe Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate(1988)
- #5AmazonYou Call it Sports, but I Say it's a Jungle Out There(1989)
- #6AmazonBubba Talks(1993)
- #7AmazonThe Best American Sports Writing 1995(1995)
- #8AmazonI'll Tell You One Thing(1999)
- #9AmazonTexas Christian University Football Vault(2008)
- #10AmazonJenkins at the Majors(2009)
- #11AmazonHis Ownself(2014)
- #12AmazonUnplayable Lies(2015)
- #13AmazonSports Makes You Type Faster(2018)
About Dan Jenkins
Dan Jenkins is a celebrated American author and sportswriter, renowned for his work in Sports Illustrated, where he distinguished himself as a leading voice in the industry. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Jenkins graduated from R.L. Paschal High School and Texas Christian University, where he excelled on the varsity golf team. With a storied career spanning multiple publications, including the Fort Worth Press, Dallas Times Herald, Playboy, and Sports Illustrated, Jenkins has established himself as a masterful storyteller. His monthly column in Golf Digest magazine has maintained a loyal following since his retirement from Sports Illustrated in 1985. Jenkins' writing has garnered widespread acclaim, with Larry King hailing him as "the quintessential Sports Illustrated writer" and "the best sportswriter in America."
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