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 Thursday 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, sports commentator and best-selling author, dies at 69
He had a long affiliation with The Washington Post and wrote books including “A Season on the Brink,” about Indiana University men’s basketball coach Bob Knight.
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.'
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.
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Sports Commentator John Feinstein Dies At 69
Hall of Fame sports commentator and author John Feinstein has passed away at the age of 69. According to the Washington Post, Feinstein died at his home in McLean, Virginia, on March 13; however, the cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
John Feinstein, author of book on 1985-86 Indiana basketball team and Bob Knight, dies
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John Feinstein, sports commentator and best-selling author, dies
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John Feinstein, noted sports commentator and author, dies at 69
This article has been updated with John Feinstein's reported age of 69 ... a year in the life of then-Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight and his team. The book was later adapted into an ESPN ...