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Selected stories from my five decades

in the greatest sport

Tales & Tips

Feb 19, 20232 min read

It makes me SO mad!

I originally had another article scheduled for today but when I heard about this injustice I had to take a stand. This BS has gone on for...

Feb 12, 20232 min read

The 115th edition of the Millrose Games was an astonishing competition - three American records, one NCAA record, and a ton of great...

Feb 5, 20232 min read

Bob Dylan's 1964 song was an anthem for the Baby Boomer generation - a warning to mothers and fathers that they better learn to adapt to...

Jan 29, 20233 min read

True track fans are a dying breed, the numbers getting smaller year after year, before long they will all be gone. I'm not talking about...

Jan 22, 20232 min read

It's approaching 50 years since Chicago has seen national caliber performances on any indoor track in the city, Tom O'Hara's 1964 World...

Jan 14, 20233 min read

There have been many innovations, ideas, and gimmicks in track and field over the years - some quite popular; the Fosbury Flop or the...