Frank Deford, NPR sports columnist - dead at 78

[DavidS]

He always had good commentary and insight. R.I.P.

NPR.org

[vision63]

One of the best of the best. Loved him. He will "truly" be missed.

[Dennis S]

I loved that guy. I listened to his commentary every Wednesday and got to hear his last one a few weeks ago.

[Onamuji]

Quite a guy.

They had a whole day of tributes to him for his retirement. Just a couple of weeks ago.

Another obit with more details:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fr...-78-952387

[Uncle Wig]

Sad news. He was so good at what he did.

[wave rider]

Gonna miss him...

[$tevie]

Baltimore boy.

I'm going to break from the pack and say that I was finding Deford a bit too cranky for my taste the last couple of years. I got so I could take him or leave him. That is not meant to take away from his distinguished career and great talents. I know I am a minority of one here.

[Acer]

Link to his last commentary. Classic Deford. I suggest you listen rather than read for maximum enjoyment.
http://www.npr.org/2017/05/03/526582433/...-drops-mic

[vision63]

$tevie wrote:
Baltimore boy.

I'm going to break from the pack and say that I was finding Deford a bit too cranky for my taste the last couple of years. I got so I could take him or leave him. That is not meant to take away from his distinguished career and great talents. I know I am a minority of one here.

You're right. He got too deep into that sports purity thing. That's "always" annoying. Always. I never expect perfection though. The general arc of his work is impressive.

[OWC Jamie]

considered a douchebag in New England