Status: HBO Commentator. Former New York Post and Philadelphia Daily News columnist.
DOB: February 11, 1931 In: New York, NY
Childhood Heroes: “Joe DiMaggio. Sugar Ray Robinson. Joe Louis. An athlete who marked his time as both an underdog and a favorite. He gave hope to black people that they could achieve. A prizefighter who stayed [...]
Occupation: Best-selling author.
DOB: July 19, 1946 In: Manhattan
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Love to play softball. Love to read. And love to garden.”
Last Book Read: “I’m in the middle of it. Actually, two books, hold on, I’ll tell you both titles…“Edward Kennedy: An Intimate Portrait” by Burton Hersh. And “Play Their Hearts Out” [...]
Childhood Hero: “Joe DiMaggio.”
Childhood Dream: ”Freedom, equality and justice. My dream is still freedom, equality and justice.”
Funny Football Memory: ”170-lb. Pat Fisher picking me up – 230 lbs. – and taking me about five yards back and dumping me on my butt. And having all the
fans at Cleveland laughing at me [smiles].”
Greatest Sports Moment: ”Oh [...]
