MKT Bar at Phoenicia Foods Downtown Hosts Dan Pastorini for a Book Signing December 20, 2011

Dan Pastorini recently released his autobiography entitled, “Taking Flak, My Life in the Fast Lane.” The tell-all details the life and times of Houston’s own NFL quarterback and drag racing icon. With the assistance of sports writer and radio personality John P. Lopez, Mr. Pastorini tells a compelling story and honestly shares the life of Dante Pastorini. Throughout his football career Pastorini became known for being the toughest man in football, changing the way NFL quarterbacks played the game. Pastorini was the first NFL quarterback to wear the Flak Jacket to protect three shattered ribs. He also threw perhaps the most fateful pass in playoff history, a controversial championship moment that led to the use of NFL replay. In addition, Pastorini beat “Big Daddy” Don Garlits and all of drag racings best, while never backing down from anything or anyone.