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Man of the Year?
The 1987 cover story was written by Rick Reilly, a writer I enjoy. The point is not that Reilly is, or was, a fool. After all, in theory no one could have known then. But that is the point. The … Continue reading
Posted in Random Observations
Tagged Hagiography, Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno, Rick Reilly, Sports Illustrated Vault
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Bob Griese: Worthy Role Model
It is unfortunate to watch someone who has had such a distinguished career — as an athlete, broadcaster and leader in his community — be subjected to the type of hypocritical — in that no one really believes he is … Continue reading
Great Writing and a non-GIST Alert
Ever read or see* something you really enjoyed and discover later that it was considered that way by a lot of other people – otherwise known as the gratuitous inconsequential spotting of talent [GIST]. I’ve always remembered great articles I … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Reading, Cuba
Tagged Hawaii Five-O, Hume Croyn, Michael Lewis, Robert Gist, Sports Illustrated Vault, Steve McGarrett, Tom Wolfe, Victor Mesa
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