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John Feinstein- An American sportswriter, author of 42 books and sports commentator on this episode of Holding Court
John Feinstein- An American sportswriter, author of 42 books and sports commentator on this episode of Holding Court
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37 minutes
Released:
Jul 15, 2021
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Podcast episode
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John Feinstein is an American sportswriter, author and sports commentator. He spent years on the staff at the Washington Post, as well as writing for Sports Illustrated and the National Sports Daily. He is a commentator on NPRs "Morning Edition," a regular on ESPNs "The Sports Reporters" and a visiting professor of journalism at Duke University.His first book, A Season on the Brink, is the bestselling sports book of all time. His first book for younger readers, Last Shot, was a bestseller.Feinstein has written 42 books. His most famous sports book A Season on the Brink chronicles a year in the life of the Indiana University basketball team and its coach, Bob Knight. In 1995, he authored a best seller, A Good Walk Spoiled, about a year on the PGA Tour as told through the stories of 17 players.Feinstein has also written a sports-mystery series for young adults in which main characters Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson are reporting on major sporting events including the Final Four, US Open (tennis), Super Bowl, World Series, the Army–Navy Game, and the Summer Olympics.
Released:
Jul 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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