The New York Times

About the Author

The New York Times is regarded as the world’s preeminent newspaper. Its news coverage is known for its exceptional depth and breadth, with reporting bureaus throughout the United States and in twenty-six foreign countries.

Dave Anderson was one of the leading American sportswriters of our time. He began writing for the New York Times in 1966 and was given his own column in 1971. He was inducted into the National Sports Writers and Sportscasters Hall of Fame in 1990. Dave passed away in 2018.

Bill Pennington is a journalist, sportswriter, and author. He has been a reporter for the New York Times since 1997, best known for his sports journalism on golf, skiing, baseball, football, and other sports. In 2015, Pennington authored the New York Times bestseller Billy Martin: Baseball’s Flawed Genius. He lives in Warwick, New York with his wife, Joyce, and three children.