John Feinstein, renowned sports writer and author, passed away at the age of 69 from natural causes while at his brother's home. Known for his groundbreaking book "A Season on the Brink" about Bob Knight, Feinstein's career spanned decades with significant contributions as a full-time reporter for The Washington Post, ESPN commentator, and more. He remained an influential figure in sports journalism until his death, recently covering the Atlantic 10 Tournament. His passionate storytelling style and strong opinions made him a polarizing yet respected figure in the sports community.
He was strong with his opinions, but very interesting to talk to.
He was very passionate about things. People either loved him or hated him and equally strongly.
Feinstein relayed behind-the-scenes evidence in a way that was uncommon in sports writing at the time.
He took a leave of absence from the Post in 1985 to embed with Knight’s Indiana team.
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