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The Art of the Story

Hall of Fame sportswriter Jerry Izenberg on the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays

By Doug Doyle
Published June 19, 2024 at 2:37 PM EDT
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1954 Topps Card of Willie Mays of the New York Giants
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1954 Topps Card of Willie Mays of the New York Giants

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Hall of Fame sportswriter Jerry Izenberg comments the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays.

Hall of Fame sportswriter and author Jerry Izenberg chats with SportsJam with Doug Doyle
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Hall of Fame sportswriter and author Jerry Izenberg chats with SportsJam with Doug Doyle

Izenberg is out with his latest book about his dear friend, the late Larry Doby. Jerry is an upcoming guest on the WBGO Studios podcast SportsJam with Doug Doyle.

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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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