RIP Frank Deford

[Jack Hays]

He was one of the greatest.

• Legendary sportswriter Deford dies at age 78

Frank Deford, a legend in the world of sports journalism, has died at age 78 in Key West, Florida, according to his wife, Carol Penner Deford.
The Baltimore native spent 50 years writing for Sports Illustrated, but some might be more acquainted with his booming voice delivering unique takes on sports on National Public Radio. Deford also wrote 18 books, nine of them novels -- such as "Everybody's All-American" -- in a wide-ranging career.
Deford had announced his retirement from NPR after 37 years earlier this month. . . .

 

[Rexedgar]

Wasn't he also a sometime contributor to Bryan Gumbel's HBO Sports show?

 

[Jack Hays]

Wasn't he also a sometime contributor to Bryan Gumbel's HBO Sports show?

Yes, I believe so.

 

[Helix]

Rest in peace.

i'm not much of a sports fan, but i enjoyed listening to him on NPR. his retirement farewell piece is at this link :

Frank Deford, NPR's Longtime Philosopher Of Sports, Dies At 78 : The Two-Way : NPR

 

[calamity]

I certainly enjoyed his commentary. RIP.

 

[SenorXm/Sirius]

He was good. I enjoyed his writing and commentary.

RIP.

 

[haymarket]

Sorry to hear this as he was probably my favorite sports writer and one of the all time greats. He wrote a long piece about Celtic great Bill Russell for Sports Illustrated some years ago looking back at his career and it was one of the best things I have ever encountered in the field of sports.

Deferred was a complete and total class act. He will be missed.