he is a published author. jim's works include "squeeze play - a jack kane mystery" and its sequel "strike at the giant - a jack kane mystery". harrington has also penned a screenplay version of "strike at the giant". additionally, "strike at the giant" was a top 25 finalist in the 2007 court tv (now trutv) crime writing competition. in 1995, jim wrote, produced and directed a sitcom pilot entitled "all the good sports" which featured nfl hall of famer rod woodson, formerly of the pittsburgh steelers.