John Feinstein was one of a kind. Take it from the guy who hired him.
Our relationship began about 10 years before Feinstein became a best-selling author, when he was a junior at Duke looking to freelance as many ACC basketball games as he could. I
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, 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, sports commentator and best-selling author, dies
A Washington Post sportswriter, John Feinstein became the best-selling author of more than 40 books, including “A Season on the Brink."
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.
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 and the Big 5, the PIAA and private-vs.-public, and other thoughts
John Feinstein got what made the Big 5 special back when it really was special, and he seized every opportunity to savor the experience.
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
Among John Feinstein's books was "A Season on the Brink," which detailed a year in the life of then-Indiana basketball coach ...
John Feinstein’s ‘A Season on the Brink’ changed the game
As someone who covered Bob Knight’s tumultuous last two seasons at Indiana University, I was fortunate enough to speak with ...
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, 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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...