Heroes & Ballyhoo

Michael K. Bohn: Author - sportswriter

Heroes & Ballyhoo: How the Golden Age of the 1920s Transformed American Sports

His latest book Heroes & Ballyhoo profiles the ten most prominent Golden Age heroes and describes their effect on sports and society.

 

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Monthly Archives: January 2010

Walter Hagen: Golf’s First Touring Pro

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Mike

MCT January 2010 As the 2010 PGA Tour gets underway, the news media is constantly reminding golf fans of Tiger’s absence and how that void influences tournament gate receipts, advertising revenues, and TV ratings. Yet professional golf’s gazillion dollar traveling … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports Writing | Tagged golf, PGA, PGA Tour, Walter Hagen

The Curse of the Bambino

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Mike

MCT January 1910 On January 5, 1920, Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee announced the sale of his star pitcher and hitter Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.  The transaction marked the beginning of both the Yankee baseball dynasty … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports Writing | Tagged Babe Ruth, Curse of the Bambino, Red Sox, Yankees

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