John Feinstein

About

New York-born sports writer and broadcaster who was best known for being the author of best-selling books like "A Good Walk Spoiled" and "A Season On the Brink." On television, he had appeared as a commentator on shows like "The Tony Kornheiser Show."

Before Fame

He graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Duke University in 1977.

Trivia

He received the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for excellence in basketball writing in 2013.

Family Life

His father was the general manager of the Washington National Opera.

Associated With

His acclaimed book "A Season On the Brink" details a year in the life of former Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight.