Plaschke on Tim Crews' family

One of those instances where the reporter injecting himself into the story is what makes it compelling:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-plaschke22apr22,1,445337.column?page=1&coll=la-headlines-pe-sports

 

Sorry to threadjack so early but does anyone remember who wrote the original story for SI 14 years ago. I remember crying at that one.

 

Gary Smith

 

Only perfect.

 

beautifully written piece

 

outstanding

 

That story's a lesson in more ways than one.

 

I remember hearing the news of the players' deaths on the radio. I was gutted.
It was probably the worst day I can remember being an Indians fan.

 

I don't know (G. Smith, from reading above), but this one gave me the same reaction.

That was outstanding.

 

Hated the ending of this one. Just hated it. Way, way, too self-serving for my tastes.

 

I'm not a big fan of writers making themselves a part of the story, of course, but there are exceptions to every rule. In this instance, it worked. Well.

 

I never much cared for Bill Plaschke while watching him on ESPN. Then I started reading some of his stuff. He's an amazing writer. This piece is incredible. Well done.