ESPN columnist Ralph Wiley passes away...

[jlb1705]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=1821759

I didn't always agree with him, but I had a ton of respect for him. He was one of the more interesting writers out there, without coming across as a snob or an asshole like some of his colleagues.

As an essayist I don't believe in the fiction of an anonymous observer. Rather than the sham of objectivity, I think you should put your perspective up front. That's only fair to the reader

 

[RugbyBuck]

I'm sorry to hear that. I liked a lot of his stuff and he sounds like a really good man. I may check out some of the books mentioned in the article. No idea he was such an accomplished author.