John Feinstein was one of a kind. Take it from the guy who hired him.
Knight was an almost Shakespearean character: Brilliant, thoughtful and tragically flawed.” When the news flashed yesterday that Feinstein had died in his brother’s McLean home at age 69, it struck me that Feinstein might have written a similar description of himself.
John Feinstein, author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ dies at 69
Feinstein wrote “A Season on the Brink” in 1986, a book chronicling the 1985-86 Indiana men’s basketball season coached by Bob Knight. The Hoosiers, led by Steve Alford, finished 21-8 and second in the Big Ten standings.
John Feinstein, bestselling author and one of the country’s foremost sports writers, dies at 69
John Feinstein, author of the bestselling book “A Season on the Brink” about college basketball coach Bob Knight, died unexpectedly Thursday.
John Feinstein, Acclaimed Sports Columnist and Author, Dies at 69
The longtime Washington Post staffer wrote the best-sellers ‘A Season on the Brink’ and ‘A Good Walk Spoiled.’
Famous sports author John Feinstein dies suddenly at 69
John Feinstein, who is a famous sports writer and author, died on Thursday at the age of 69. His death was unexpected and left many stunned. The Washington Post reports that Feinstein died at his brother’s home in McLean,
Renowned Sportswriter John Feinstein Dies at 69 — His Cause of Death Revealed
On March 13, 2025, sportswriter John Feinstein passed away at the age of 69. Here's everything you should know, including the cause of his death.
Sports journalist, best-selling author John Feinstein dies at 69
Well known sportswriter, highly regarded commentator, and best selling book author John Feinstein has died at the age of 68.
John Feinstein, Who Wrote ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69
A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and the Olympics.
John Feinstein, bestselling author and sports writers, dies at 69.
Feinstein was a full-time reporter for the Washington Post from 1977 to 1991 and a commentator for outlets such as NPR, ESPN and the Golf Channel.
The best of John Feinstein’s Washington Post sportswriting
From college basketball to the NFL to the Olympics, John Feinstein covered nearly everything in sports. “The transistor radio was turned up full blast, even though the news was on. The voice came in loud and clear.
John Feinstein, noted sports commentator and author, dies at 69
John Feinstein graduated from Duke University and was best known for his time at the Washington Post. During his career, he wrote over 40 books.
John Feinstein, author of book on 1985-86 Indiana basketball team and Bob Knight, dies
Among John Feinstein's books was "A Season on the Brink," which detailed a year in the life of then-Indiana basketball coach ...
Remembering John Feinstein, renowned American sportswriter who was ‘larger than life’
Feinstein was 30 when he penned 'A Season on the Brink,' a 1986 portrait of Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers.
John Feinstein Perfected Art of Telling Singular Story With Ceaseless Reporting
For several years after the publication of arguably the greatest sports book of all-time, Assembly Hall was home to “The ...