Washington (AP) – John Feinstein, one of the country’s main sports writers and author of many successful books, died unexpectedly on Thursday. He was 69 years old.
Feinstein died of natural causes at his brother’s home in McLean, Virginia. Robert Feinstein said he discovered John’s body.
Feinstein was a full -time journalist for the Washington Post from 1977 to 1991 and a commentator of points of sale such as NPR, ESPN and The Golf Channel. He stayed with the post as a contributory columnist, and he also hosted satellite radio programs on Siriusxm.
“He was very passionate about things,” said Robert Feinstein. “People loved him or hated him – and just as strongly.”
John Feinstein worked until his death. He was in Washington this week to cover the Atlantic 10 tournament, and he Placed a column on Wednesday for the post On the Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Feinstein was comfortable writing on a range of sports, but he was best known for connection with university basketball because of his revolutionary book “A season on the brink”.
Feinstein took a post of post in 1985 to join the Indiana team of coach Bob Knight, and the book highlighted the author’s flair for the dramatic and the ability to capture the personalities of his subjects.
Knight’s reputation to have a hot temperament was well established at that time, and Feinstein gave it life. But Feinstein has also effectively portrayed the personal relationships that Knight had with his players, which could alternative between warm and abusive.
He then wrote more than 40 pounds, including “A Good Walk Spoiled” (1995), on professional golf course and “A Civil War” (1996), on the Nave Army Football match. After the publication of this book, he worked for many years as a radio commentator for Navy Football.
“The Ancient Eight” on Ivy League football, was published last year. Feinstein has also written sports novels for young readers.
Feinstein is survived by his wife, Christine, her son Danny and her daughters Brigid and Jayne, as well as Robert and his sister, Margaret.
The sports writer AP Eric Olson in Omaha, Nebraska, contributed to this report.