The Star Telegram described him as "the father o modern sports journalism" He was indeed the Kern Tipps of the written word
He was my absolute favorite sports writer and author. Get a copy of Life Itsowmself. Parallels the Ascension of Tcu and smu football and the recruiting escapades. Big Ed Bookmann Artis Toothis Tonserrel Baines Johnson Football coach: what number would like to wear, kid? Booster: 50 grand Dad of recruit: my man!! (High five) His golf books were the best.... Wod dlawretsnif. "
