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The Art of the Story

Legendary sports author Jerry Izenberg's memoir highlights his childhood days in Newark

By Doug Doyle
Published October 26, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
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A young Jerry Izenberg with his father Harry
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A young Jerry Izenberg with his father Harry

On this episode of AOS, legendary sports author and writer Jerry Izenberg is out with a memoir that takes him back to his childhood days in the 1930's in Newark.

Hall of Fame sports writer Jerry Izenberg's memoir
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Hall of Fame sports writer Jerry Izenberg's memoir

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Doug Doyle
Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.
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