Lamar Hunt is a legend among legends, the most decorated man in all of American sports. He was an innovator that brought sporting diversity to America. He created a professional league that would take on the NFL, forcing one of the most incredible mergers in the history of sports. He made professional tennis relevant and saved American soccer twice. Lifetimes of accomplishments could be found in a man that saw work and pleasure as the very same thing. He
Michael MacCambridge’s authorized biography of American sports legend Lamar Hunt hits bookstore shelves this week, and the author will be in Dallas signing copies of his work at Barnes and Noble, 7700 West NW Hwy. The book signing is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4. Best known for his work on the critically-acclaimed America’s Game: The Epic Story of How Pro Football Captured a Nation, MacCambridge spent more than 25 hours interviewing Lamar Hunt prior to his death
After a routine morning practice, several Columbus Crew players, including Copley’s own Josh Williams, took time to visit the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. “This is my first time ever doing this,” Williams said. “It’s awesome just to see a child’s face light up when you walk into the room.” Not only were patients treated to the sights of the Black and Gold, but they also met some of Columbus’ finest as Engine 2 firefighters accompanied members of
On the surface, Jason Garey’s Geauxing Galt is a great “rags to riches” story about a likeable, hard-working everyman that makes it big. You dig a little deeper and you have a story about good vs. evil. Wyatt Bourgeouis, a character in the vein of Horatio Alger, spends his life preparing to take on corrupt politicians like Harry Maddow. Wyatt becomes a self-made billionaire thanks to hard work and determination. But he risks losing it all to Harry, a man who has been
The last time I saw Jason Garey in Columbus, he was wearing the Black & Gold of the Crew. He was finishing up his 5th MLS season and unbeknownst to me, he soon would be plying his trade with the Houston Dynamo. The Dynamo would make it to the 2011 MLS Cup Final, but Garey wouldn’t get another championship win as the Dynamo fell to the star-studded LA Galaxy. Major hip surgery would sideline Garey for nearly 5 months. He would miss out on the start of the
Sometimes the good guys win. This certainly was the case as Jed Zayner resumed his MLS career, signing with the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday. The former Crew defender was a fan favorite in Columbus, known for a caring personality and his charitable work in the community. He spent 5 seasons with the Crew, registering 21 starts in 36 appearances, scoring one goal and tallying one assist. Zayner also spent a short time with D.C. United, making 13 appearances after a trade
2012 has been good for the Crew so far. A great draft, strong South American signings, some progress in the Homegrown Player department, and now a multi-million dollar jersey sponsor. Add in an aggressive season ticket campaign and the pursuit of a stadium naming rights agreement and it’s an A+ grade for all involved. If the 2012 season goes this well, the Crew will hoisting the MLS Cup this fall.
As with many “all-time” lineups, some writers tend to look at the player’s career overall as opposed to the player’s career with the team in which one is choosing a best eleven of all-time. With that being said, I’ve made my lineup based on performances with the Crew, not over all clubs an individual has played for. GK – William Hesmer – Surprise? I think not, the only Crew net minder to hoist the MLS Cup. Plus his quiet consistency makes