Infrequent Faure: A matter of hands? Jul 17, 2008
Listening on the way into work yesterday morning to the eminent sportswriter and novelist Frank Deford on NPR, I suddenly thought. that showed renowned athletes were more likely than the regular population to be left-handed, which raises interesting questions about genetic coding for sports ability and what other parts of the human schematic it might be linked to. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dressed for a winning role Jun 2, 2008
Over 100,000 dogs were served, and guests included Boston Culinary CEO Joe O'Donnell, Attorney General Martha Coakley, Mayor Tom Menino, state auditor Joe DeNucci, Sports Illustrated scribe Frank Deford, competitive eater Crazy Legs Conti, and the event's grand marshal, Pats running back Kevin Faulk. Raising their voices. (Boston Globe)
Safari something to sink teeth into May 30, 2008
Guests include Patriots running back Kevin Faulk, who is a grand marshal, author Frank Deford, and Mayor Tom Menino. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. (Boston Globe)
Track and field losing its drawing power on local youth May 2, 2008
Most of us in the business consider Frank Deford (Sports Illustrated and ESPN features) the sportswriter we dream to be. He ll be speaking at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Adel Community Stage on Main Street for the Iowa Book Festival. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Iowa Book Festival has second year in Adel May 2, 2008
People traveled as far as Minnesota and Wisconsin to see the opening ceremony with celebrity author Frank Deford, who cracked up the Adel Methodist Church pews with his speech ... "That was a wonderful experience for them." But it was internationally-known sports writer Frank Deford who Bailey said will be nearly impossible to outdo next year. (Dallas County News, IA)
Frank DefordVIEWPOINT Apr 17, 2008
Frank Deford: Has boxing been quashed for blood sport. Can't say I'm surprised - Frank Deford - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stats guru writes book Apr 15, 2008
Tucked just underneath a copy of The Old Ball Game by Frank Deford, with only its bright red spine drawing the observer's eye, is a book whose author just so happens to be the reader himself. A Penn State student, avid baseball fanatic and official sabermetrician, Eric Seidman reads one baseball book each week. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Author Frank Deford writes in 'sweetness and light' Apr 10, 2008
Mid-Iowa Newspapers - Author Frank Deford writes in 'sweetness and light ... Although he would have loved to have grown up to be a baseball star, President of the United States or an Oscar-winning actor, Frank Deford stuck with what he knows best: writing. (Dallas County News, IA)
A rogue blogger takes on ESPNs evil empire Mar 22, 2008
And Simon and Garfunkel should write a new song that includes the lyrics, Where have you gone, Frank Deford. I wont even get into whats become of one of the best sportswriters of all time. (Yale Herald, CT)
Lit life survives politics Mar 16, 2008
Contributors include the late George Plimpton, Christopher Buckley and Frank Deford. His kind of town. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
After climbing Everest, Hillary became a man of Nepal Jan 15, 2008
SI.com - Writers - Frank Deford: After climbing Everest,Hillarybecame a man of Nepal - Monday January 14, 2008 5:32PM ... Frank Deford will periodically answer questions from SI.com users in his mailbag. (SI.com)
'Sweet William: The Life of Billy Conn' Jan 6, 2008
This revival of interest in Conn goes back to a lengthy and evocative 1985 Sports Illustrated story, "The Boxer and the Blonde," a paean by Frank Deford to Billy and his girl, Mary Louise Smith, and to Pittsburgh as it was in the summer before Pearl Harbor. Subsequently there came an ESPN documentary and a Billy Conn Web site. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Folks take shots at Bob Knight and vice versa Dec 7, 2007
About 26 years ago, then-Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight explained his love of hunting and fishing to Sports Illustrated senior writer Frank Deford in an in-depth profile called "The Rabbit Hunter.". "People are always surprised when they hear about my fishing," Knight said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Fairfield County Scene: Sports Night Nov 26, 2007
Frank Deford, senior contributing writer for Sports Illustrated, was the main speaker. Also attending were former NFL players Garry Cobb and Nick Giaquinto; former University of Connecticut basketball stars Chris Smith and Maria Conlon; and former world boxing champion Travis Simms. (Stamford Advocate)
Jerry Micco sports chat transcript 10/10/07 Oct 11, 2007
Guys like Frank DeFord and Rick Reilly are excellent storytellers. Christine Brennan at the Post writes a good column, too. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bad records in classroom and on field Oct 9, 2007
Frank DeFord said it best - let the athletes major in Sports. P.S. There has NEVER been to my knowledge any Div. 1 football or hoops player who majored in architecture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Race isn't as big an issue in evaluating NFL quarterbacks as is the scoreboard tally. Sep 25, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Frank Deford: McNabb joins rest of QB club in facing criticism - Monday September 24, 2007 1:21PM. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Internet Hunting Shows the Awful Truth about North American Union Aug 15, 2007
As recently as last week, sportswriter and novelist Frank Deford delivered a scathing commentary on NPR decrying the hordes of knuckle-dragging internet hunters and comparing their viciousness to the alleged dog-fighting abuses of football star Michael Vick ... As recently as last week, sportswriter and novelist Frank Deford delivered a scathing commentary on NPR decrying the hordes of knuckle-dragging internet hunters and comparing their viciousness to the alleged dog-fighting abuses of... (Townhall.com)
NATM fest takes swing at kings Jul 31, 2007
"Casey at the Bat," an adaptation of the Frank Deford poem by composer Gordon Goodwin and book writer-lyricist Tom Child. "The Chocolate Tree," about the fantasies of a girl afflicted with an illness, from composer Marshall Pailet and lyricist A.D. Peneda, who collaborate on the book. (Variety)
'58 Colts vs. Giants Jul 18, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Frank Deford: The NFL's greatest game - Tuesday July 17, 2007 10:47AM. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Becks' brand of soccer glitz set to make splash across the pond Jul 13, 2007
"Beckham is more a celebrity than a soccer player," author and NPR sports commentator Frank Deford says. "He's also smart like a fox. He knows exactly who he is and what he's capable of. It's a brilliant move by the Galaxy.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Beach Reading Jun 4, 2007
The Entitled (Sourcebooks) by sportswriter and NPR commentator Frank Deford. This tale is about the boys of summer in the modern era. (CBS News)
Bonds Remains A Giant Hit In Bay Area Jun 3, 2007
"I always thought San Francisco was a pretty sophisticated city," says veteran Sports Illustrated writer Frank Deford. "I guess this proves they're just like anyone else.". (CBS News)
Racism taints views of Bonds' home runs Jun 3, 2007
Frank Deford proposed on "Morning Edition" ignoring it all and booing Bonds out of the game. Robin Washington, on the African-American program "News and Notes," suggested putting an asterisk next to Ruth's record because his "entire career was played while baseball was segregated. That means he never played any official games against the best baseball truly had to offer.". (Newsday -- Opinion)
Westport extends posthumous honor to journalist Halberstam May 28, 2007
Advertisement Acclaimed sportswriter Frank Deford of Westport and actors Laurence Luckinbill and Lewis Stadlen stood on a stage at the library, speaking about Halberstam and reading passages from his works. The readings and descriptions were interspersed with musical selections sung by Susan Terry of Westport, a Broadway performer who helped create Booked for the Evening. (Stamford Advocate)
was as passionate Apr 25, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Frank Deford: Halberstam was a hard-working as he was passionate - Tuesday April 24, 2007 1:49PM. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Deford '61 discusses hype and hoopla of sports Apr 25, 2007
()Sports journalist and author Frank Deford '61 speaks at Richardson Auditorium as part of the Princeton Varsity Club Speaker Series. Towering above the podium at the center stage of Richardson Auditorium, prolific sports journalist Frank Deford '61 captivated and amused an audience of student-athletes and community members last night in a lecture titled, "Sports: The Hype and the Hoopla.". (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Lapchick to Speak at 9th Annual Celebrity Breakfast Mar 30, 2007
Previous keynote speakers at the Celebrity Breakfast have included Lou Carnesecca, Jim Calhoun, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Bobby Valentine, Frank Deford, Notre Dame athletic director Kevin White, former Commissioner of Major League Baseball Fay Vincent, and UConn Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach, Chris Daley. To make reservations, contact Sheryl Madison at (203) 371-7917. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Tiger, Roger share rare air Mar 22, 2007
"Everybody tells me Federer is about as nice a guy as ever came down the road," said Frank Deford of Sports Illustrated, an author of several sports books and a commentator for HBO and National Public Radio. "If he were American, he would own the world. "If Woods and Federer were to win the Grand Slam in the same year, that would be the most extraordinary thing ever. (The Palm Beach Post)
Name that sport Feb 28, 2007
The best, folks like Frank Deford (Sports Illustrated, NPR, HBO), Mitch Albom (Detroit Free Press, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Tuesday's With Morrie) and legends such as Grantland Rice, Red Smith and Jim Murray, are not, or weren't, just dumb jocks turned sportswriters. They are, and were, highly educated men who didn't need to rely on clichs or simply recitation of statistics. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Ratings prove viewers snoozed on Oscar night Feb 27, 2007
On Monday's 10 p.m. edition of HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel," Frank Deford reports on the saga of Ted Nolan, the former Buffalo Sabres coach who became the head coach of the New York Islanders this season after eight years away from the National Hockey League. It has been extensively reported here, but Deford has a poetic and compelling way of telling such human interest stories. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Award-Winning NPR Series 'Selected Shorts' Takes to Sea Aboard Crystal Cruises Feb 24, 2007
In addition to signature programs like the Creative Learning Institute and Computer University@Sea, the March 20 voyage also features a host of celebrity and special interest speakers, including Sports Illustrated writer and NPR sports commentator Frank Deford; former FBI profiler Clint van Zandt; dramatist and book reviewer Barbara Rinella; sleep researcher and author of the best-seller Power Sleep Jim Maas; and veteran journalist Joe Kita. Tony Award-nominated actress Mia Dillon has appeared... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Public plays role in why gays stay in closet Feb 22, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Frank Deford: Public playsrole in why gaysstay in closet - Wednesday February 21, 2007 2:27PM. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Barbaro may be gone, but his legacy can live on with fitting names for his siblings Feb 15, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Frank Deford: Barbaro's brothers should carry legacy - Wednesday February 14, 2007 6:02PM ... Frank Deford will periodically answer questions from SI.com users in his mailbag. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Time to recognize major college sports for what they really are: entertainment. Jan 25, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Frank Deford: Let'sfinally be honest about big-time college athletics - Wednesday January 24, 2007 3:04PM ... Frank Deford will periodically answer questions from SI.com users in his mailbag. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lucas: Loving Goliath Jan 8, 2007
Frank Deford was looking exactly like you would expect Frank Deford to look ... In Frank Deford's living room, you are absolutely, positively, in New York City ... And with all apologies to Frank Deford, it's delightful to watch. (Tarheelblue.com)
Voice of Bullets dies Jan 3, 2007
"There was always an undercurrent of enthusiasm when he was on the air because he loved the game. And he had that deep resonant voice. You can be a great technician but you have to have that voice," Frank Deford, senior writer for Sports Illustrated and National Public Radio commentator, said yesterday. "Jimmy was the real deal. He was the total package.". (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
