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At 47, Tim Derk had long been the San Antonio Spur’s crowd-pleasing Coyote and was widely regarded as the NBA’s funniest, most inventive mascot. Then, as the Spurs were headed toward their third championship, Derk suffered a massive stroke and his seemingly charmed existence was shattered. Here, he recounts his courageous battle to recover from the stroke’s devastating impact, both on his body and his career. Amusing reminiscences of Spurs’ players and owners, and of his own on-court hijinks, enliven Derk’s uplifting tale of stroke survival.
Price: $12.99
Pages: 160
Publisher: Trinity University Press
Imprint: Trinity University Press
Publication Date:
05 October 2012
ISBN: 9781595341280
Format: eBook
“Tim’s life is his best act. Picking up the house key can be more heroic than a back flip basket dunk in a furry costume. It’s heart we’re talking about, and Tim’s heart more than compensates for a damaged brain. Thanks, Tim, for the laughs and . . . and the lessons. You’re a hell of a coyote but an even better teacher. When shadows darken our own days, we will remember your light."— Phil Hardberger, former mayor of San Antonio
“During my days playing with the Spurs, one of my more difficult tasks was focusing on the coach—and not the Coyote—during timeouts. The NBA’s best mascot was so funny that the entire team wanted to see what he would do next! Tim—aka 'the Coyote'—entertained fans and players alike for many years, and this book is filled with funny and poignant stories from his wonderful career. It brought back a lot of great memories for me.”— Steve Kerr, former San Antonio Spur
“During my days playing with the Spurs, one of my more difficult tasks was focusing on the coach—and not the Coyote—during timeouts. The NBA’s best mascot was so funny that the entire team wanted to see what he would do next! Tim—aka 'the Coyote'—entertained fans and players alike for many years, and this book is filled with funny and poignant stories from his wonderful career. It brought back a lot of great memories for me.”— Steve Kerr, former San Antonio Spur
Tim Derk
Contributor residences (city, state or country if outside the US or Canada): San Antonio, Texas (for both Tim Derk and David Robinson)
Tim Derk made his debut as the Coyote on April 13, 1983. He appeared in over 1,100 games as the Coyote—while averaging almost 200 community appearances a year. Today he is manager of mascot development for Spurs Sports and Entertainment.
Contributor residences (city, state or country if outside the US or Canada): San Antonio, Texas (for both Tim Derk and David Robinson)
Tim Derk made his debut as the Coyote on April 13, 1983. He appeared in over 1,100 games as the Coyote—while averaging almost 200 community appearances a year. Today he is manager of mascot development for Spurs Sports and Entertainment.