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Dan Jenkins (1928 - 2019)

Sports journalist and author Daniel Thomas Jenkins, was born on December 2, 1928, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the son of Elza T. “Bud” Jenkins, Jr., a salesman and scratch golfer, and Catherine Louise...

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Dan Jenkins (1928 - 2019)

Sports journalist and author Daniel Thomas Jenkins, was born on December 2, 1928, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the son of Elza T. “Bud” Jenkins, Jr., a salesman and scratch golfer, and Catherine Louise...

1/26/2023

Sally Jenkins (c.1960 - d.)

Sally Jenkins has spent 25 years at the Washington Post as a columnist and feature writer, beginning her career there in 1984 at the age of 24 covering college sports. She has written 12 books, four o...

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Sally Jenkins (c.1960 - d.)

Sally Jenkins has spent 25 years at the Washington Post as a columnist and feature writer, beginning her career there in 1984 at the age of 24 covering college sports. She has written 12 books, four o...

1/26/2023

Furman Bisher (1918 - 2012)

Bisher, a well-regarded sportswriter and editor, has been the Atlanta Journal-Constitution sports editor, a Sporting News columnist, and the contributor of hundreds of articles for Sports Illustrated, ...

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Furman Bisher (1918 - 2012)

Bisher, a well-regarded sportswriter and editor, has been the Atlanta Journal-Constitution sports editor, a Sporting News columnist, and the contributor of hundreds of articles for Sports Illustrated, ...

10/21/2020

Fred McFerrin Russell (1906 - 2003)

August 27, 1906, and raised in Wartrace, Tennessee, Fred McFerrin Russell was known to thousands of readers for his “Sidelines” column in the Nashville Banner. Russell first entered Tennessee sports pa...

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Fred McFerrin Russell (1906 - 2003)

August 27, 1906, and raised in Wartrace, Tennessee, Fred McFerrin Russell was known to thousands of readers for his “Sidelines” column in the Nashville Banner. Russell first entered Tennessee sports pa...

9/30/2020

Vin Scully MP (1927 - 2022)

Vincent Edward Scully was an American retired sportscaster. Scully is best known for his 67 seasons calling games for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, beginning in 1950 (when the franchise...

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10/31/2016
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Vin Scully MP (1927 - 2022)

Vincent Edward Scully was an American retired sportscaster. Scully is best known for his 67 seasons calling games for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, beginning in 1950 (when the franchise...

10/31/2016

Albert (born Marvin Philip Aufrichtig; June 12, 1941) is an American sportscaster. Honored for his work as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, he is commonly referred to as "the voice of basketbal...

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Albert (born Marvin Philip Aufrichtig; June 12, 1941) is an American sportscaster. Honored for his work as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, he is commonly referred to as "the voice of basketbal...

4/14/2015

Bob Prince (1916 - 1985)

Ferris Prince (July 1, 1916 – June 10, 1985) was an American radio and television sportscaster and commentator best known for his 28-year stint as the voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseb...

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Bob Prince (1916 - 1985)

Ferris Prince (July 1, 1916 – June 10, 1985) was an American radio and television sportscaster and commentator best known for his 28-year stint as the voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseb...

8/1/2014

Jack Brickhouse MP (1916 - 1998)

Beasley "Jack" Brickhouse (January 24, 1916 – August 6, 1998) was an American sportscaster. Known primarily for his play-by-play coverage of Chicago Cubs games on WGN-TV from 1948 to 1981, he received ...

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Jack Brickhouse MP (1916 - 1998)

Beasley "Jack" Brickhouse (January 24, 1916 – August 6, 1998) was an American sportscaster. Known primarily for his play-by-play coverage of Chicago Cubs games on WGN-TV from 1948 to 1981, he received ...

8/1/2014

J.G. Taylor Spink (1888 - 1962)

"J.G. Taylor Spink"

George Taylor Spink (November 6, 1888 – December 7, 1962), or Taylor Spink, was the publisher of The Sporting News from 1914 until his death in 1962. He inherited the weekly American baseball newspaper...

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J.G. Taylor Spink (1888 - 1962)

"J.G. Taylor Spink"

George Taylor Spink (November 6, 1888 – December 7, 1962), or Taylor Spink, was the publisher of The Sporting News from 1914 until his death in 1962. He inherited the weekly American baseball newspaper...

8/1/2014

Jesse Owens MP (1913 - 1980)

"Jesse Owens", "The Buckeye Bullet", "JC Owens"

James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens = born September 12, 1913 died March 31, 1980 (complications due to Lung Cancer) nickname "Jesse", The Buckeye Bullet, JC Owens buried Oak Woods Cemetery, Chi...

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Jesse Owens MP (1913 - 1980)

"Jesse Owens", "The Buckeye Bullet", "JC Owens"

James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens = born September 12, 1913 died March 31, 1980 (complications due to Lung Cancer) nickname "Jesse", The Buckeye Bullet, JC Owens buried Oak Woods Cemetery, Chi...

7/31/2014

Knute Rockne MP (1888 - 1931)

"Knut Rokne"

Kenneth Rockne was an American football player and is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history. His biography at the College Football Hall of Fame calls him "American footbal...

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Knute Rockne MP (1888 - 1931)

"Knut Rokne"

Kenneth Rockne was an American football player and is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history. His biography at the College Football Hall of Fame calls him "American footbal...

7/31/2014

Jack Murphy (1923 - 1980)

Murphy (February 5, 1923 – September 24, 1980) was a sports editor and columnist for the San Diego Union newspaper from 1951-1980.Early lifeMurphy was born on February 5, 1923 in Denver, Colorado. He i...

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Jack Murphy (1923 - 1980)

Murphy (February 5, 1923 – September 24, 1980) was a sports editor and columnist for the San Diego Union newspaper from 1951-1980.Early lifeMurphy was born on February 5, 1923 in Denver, Colorado. He i...

7/31/2014

W. C. Heinz (1915 - 2008)

. C. Heinz (January 11, 1915 – February 27, 2008), born Wilfred Charles Heinz, was an American sportswriter. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York.Newspaper & magazine careerFollowing his graduation fr...

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W. C. Heinz (1915 - 2008)

. C. Heinz (January 11, 1915 – February 27, 2008), born Wilfred Charles Heinz, was an American sportswriter. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York.Newspaper & magazine careerFollowing his graduation fr...

7/31/2014

Pat Summerall MP (1930 - 2013)

Allen "Pat" Summerall (May 10, 1930 – April 16, 2013) was an American football player and television sportscaster, having worked at CBS, Fox, and ESPN. In addition to football, he also announced major ...

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Pat Summerall MP (1930 - 2013)

Allen "Pat" Summerall (May 10, 1930 – April 16, 2013) was an American football player and television sportscaster, having worked at CBS, Fox, and ESPN. In addition to football, he also announced major ...

7/31/2014

Howard Cosell MP (1918 - 1995)

William Cosell (/koʊˈsɛl/; born Howard William Cohen; March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports journalist who was widely known for his blustery, cocksure personality. Cosell said of hims...

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Howard Cosell MP (1918 - 1995)

William Cosell (/koʊˈsɛl/; born Howard William Cohen; March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports journalist who was widely known for his blustery, cocksure personality. Cosell said of hims...

7/31/2014

Ronald W. Reagan, 40th President of the USA MP (1911 - 2004)

"Ron", "Ronnie", "Dutch"

The image above is Ronald Reagan's official White House portrait. It is the image he liked. Please leave it a there. Thank you. Walter G. Ashworth, cousin. 40th President of the United States. H...

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Ronald W. Reagan, 40th President of the USA MP (1911 - 2004)

"Ron", "Ronnie", "Dutch"

The image above is Ronald Reagan's official White House portrait. It is the image he liked. Please leave it a there. Thank you. Walter G. Ashworth, cousin. 40th President of the United States. H...

7/31/2014

John "Jack" Francis Buck MP (1924 - 2002)

"Jack"

Francis "Jack" Buck (August 21, 1924 – June 18, 2002) was an American sportscaster, best known for his work announcing Major League Baseball games of the St. Louis Cardinals. Buck's play-by-play work e...

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John "Jack" Francis Buck MP (1924 - 2002)

"Jack"

Francis "Jack" Buck (August 21, 1924 – June 18, 2002) was an American sportscaster, best known for his work announcing Major League Baseball games of the St. Louis Cardinals. Buck's play-by-play work e...

7/31/2014

Ernie Harwell (1918 - 2010)

Earnest "Ernie" Harwell (January 25, 1918 – May 4, 2010) was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 years, 42 of them with the D...

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Ernie Harwell (1918 - 2010)

Earnest "Ernie" Harwell (January 25, 1918 – May 4, 2010) was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 years, 42 of them with the D...

7/31/2014

Lou Gehrig MP (1903 - 1941)

"The Iron Horse", ""Buster""

Baseball Hall of Fame member Lou Gehrig, nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New Yor...

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Lou Gehrig MP (1903 - 1941)

"The Iron Horse", ""Buster""

Baseball Hall of Fame member Lou Gehrig, nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New Yor...

7/31/2014

Bob Considine (1906 - 1975)

in Washington, DC, on November 4, 1906, sportswriting legend Bob Considine was legendary for his speed, accuracy, concentration, and energy as a writer. Considine’s career began at the Washington Post,...

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Bob Considine (1906 - 1975)

in Washington, DC, on November 4, 1906, sportswriting legend Bob Considine was legendary for his speed, accuracy, concentration, and energy as a writer. Considine’s career began at the Washington Post,...

7/31/2014