The author recounts reading his first article in The New Yorker at age ten, written by Rogers E. M. Whitaker. He reflects on being featured in the piece about his experience as the Princeton football team's mascot, emphasizing his personal connection to the magazine. Whitaker, known for his unique columns, particularly about trains, became a colleague and a memorable figure in the author's life, often called Pops. Their shared experiences and journeys with other notable New Yorker staff enrich the reminiscence of the magazine's significance across decades.
The moment I saw the piece by Whitaker featuring me as a child, I developed a lifelong affection for The New Yorker.
My father was called Mickey all his life, and I was definitely Johnny in 1941 when I was the mascot for Princeton's football team.
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