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RIP Bill Millsaps

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Moderator1, Apr 11, 2020.

  1. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Died last night, per his wife.

    Former Richmond Times-Dispatch sports editor, managing editor and executive editor. An APSE Red Smith Award winner. If I had a Mount Rushmore of career influences, he'd be on it.
     
    Moderator1, Apr 11, 2020
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  2. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    One of the great guys I was lucky enough to meet in my career. Damn it. RIP, Bill.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Apr 11, 2020
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  3. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    Worked closely with Bill since starting my current job in 2015. Excellent mentor and resource. Obviously a giant in Virginia media. Really fortunate to have gotten to know him and his wife well. Sad day.
     
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    Cosmo, Apr 11, 2020
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  4. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    MileHigh, Apr 11, 2020
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  5. micropolitan guy

    micropolitan guy Well-Known Member

    Read the RTD every day from 1972-76. Delivered it on campus from 75-76. He ran a great sports section. RIP.
     
    micropolitan guy, Apr 11, 2020
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  6. ChrisLong

    ChrisLong Well-Known Member

    Whicker wrote last night about the gathering he always oversaw on Friday night at the Masters. And he died on the day that would have happened this year. We've never met, but RIP, sir.
     
    ChrisLong, Apr 11, 2020
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  7. NNDman

    NNDman Active Member

    Sadden to learn of this. Millsaps, Jennings Culley, Chauncey Durden, AP's Marshall Johnson...all Va legends
     
    NNDman, Apr 11, 2020
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  8. tapintoamerica

    tapintoamerica Well-Known Member

    When you were in his presence, you knew you were in the presence of greatness. You didn’t have to be told.
     
    tapintoamerica, Apr 11, 2020
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