John Feinstein, celebrated American sportswriter known for his impactful writings and contributions to sports media, died at the age of 69. His death reverberated through the sports community, starting with his brother informing former Maryland coach Gary Williams. Williams, who had a long-standing friendship with Feinstein since the late 1970s, reached out to fellow coaches and journalists. This chain of communication underscored Feinstein's significant influence and relationships formed over decades. He was not only recognized for his writing but also for his involvement in events like the Coaches vs. Cancer charity.
Weiss first met Feinstein at the 1977 NCAA Regionals, when Weiss was a youngish columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News and Feinstein was a senior at Duke.
Dunphy helps organize the Coaches vs. Cancer charity breakfast, an event held annually in Philadelphia at the Palestra the morning after Selection Sunday.
He was larger than life, Weiss said, his laptop closed. Feinstein, the epochal American sportswriter who died Thursday at age 69, was large enough to fill 45 books.
Williams felt bad calling on a game day but felt Dunphy needed to know, highlighting the deep connections Feinstein had established over decades.
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