In the world of sports, Ralph Mellanby has seen it all. He has worked with every major North American television network and played an integral role in bringing sporting events to the world. In his five decades of broadcasting, he has witnessed firsthand some of the most magical and defining moments in athletic history. In Let the Games Begin, he offers a candid look at the wild world of sports and the athletes who make competition so compelling. Drawing from his time at Hockey Night in Canada, his many Olympic games, the Pan-American Games, major league baseball, Canadian football, and his years in and around the National Hockey League, Mellanby dishes the dirt on dealing with sports’ greatest celebrities. He also takes fans behind the scenes for a revealing look at the business of sports and just what happens when the camera is off.