Paul Sullivan: Les Grobstein’s death resonated so much because of his unique legacy in Chicago sports
CHICAGO — Les Grobstein’s death Sunday at age 69 created a flood of “Grobber” stories from his family, friends and radio colleagues. The storytelling continued Thursday at a funeral service for Grobstein that was livestreamed, painting a vivid portrait of an ordinary guy who spent most of his life chasing athletes, managers and coaches with a giant tape recorder or listening to fans complain ...
by Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune
Jan 20, 2022
2 minutes
CHICAGO — Les Grobstein’s death Sunday at age 69 created a flood of “Grobber” stories from his family, friends and radio colleagues.
The storytelling continued Thursday at a funeral service for Grobstein that was livestreamed, painting a vivid portrait of an ordinary guy who spent most of his life chasing athletes, managers and coaches with a giant tape recorder or listening to fans complain about
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