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Articles for Bill Plaschke

Letters to Sports: Paying tribute to the life and career of Jerry West
6 months, 1 week ago

Letters to Sports: Paying tribute to the life and career of Jerry West

LA Times  

Jerry West, sitting at his desk at the Forum in 1987 during his stint as general manager of the Lakers, is considered by many to be the greatest Laker of all time. Bryan Wiedeman San Clemente :: In describing a man like Jerry West, one could use words as classy, humble and modest. Jim Bendat Los Angeles :: Not to …

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Letters to Sports: Remembering the greatest winner, Bill Russell
2 years, 4 months ago

Letters to Sports: Remembering the greatest winner, Bill Russell

LA Times  

President Obama reaches up to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell in 2011. Dell Franklin Cayucos College afront “A nation-leading 20 kids have transferred to USC from other schools” to play football, according to Bill Plaschke. Focusing on USC’s most recent gridiron failures, he quotes Oklahoma quarterback transfer Caleb Williams as saying, “…we’re …

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'Winning Time' HBO: True story of Magic Johnson HIV diagnosis
2 years, 7 months ago

'Winning Time' HBO: True story of Magic Johnson HIV diagnosis

LA Times  

At a time when HIV was still seen as a death sentence, Magic Johnson shocked the world by announcing he was infected. In Episode 9 of “Binge Sesh,” hosts Matt Brennan and Kareem Maddox explore the defining moment that opens HBO’s “Winning Time”: Magic Johnson’s 1991 diagnosis with HIV. Brennan: We can’t ignore the fact that by coming out as …

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'Winning Time' HBO: The real story of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2 years, 8 months ago

'Winning Time' HBO: The real story of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

LA Times  

There may be no figure in Lakers history more misunderstood than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Brennan: It’s interesting because the conversations that we’ve had with people that we’ve interviewed for the podcast have tended to focus on the outside perception of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and I think maybe what we’re trying to add in this episode is a little bit more of, like, …

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Letters to Sports: It’s an age-old question with the Lakers
3 years ago

Letters to Sports: It’s an age-old question with the Lakers

LA Times  

Lakers stars LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis watch from the bench during a 108-90 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 21 at Staples Center, now called Crypto.com Arena. Steve Ross Beverly Hills :: Considering the Lakers’ affinity for mainly incorporating team members from the past into the lineup, how soon will it be before we see Jordan Hill …

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Letters to Sports: Trevor Bauer situation has fans choosing sides
3 years, 5 months ago

Letters to Sports: Trevor Bauer situation has fans choosing sides

LA Times  

Bill Plaschke has decided he has become the judge and jury. The Dodgers should immediately release Trevor Bauer and take legal action to void his contract. Gary Vogt Menifee :: As an attorney and one interested in due process, it seems rather inappropriate to suspend Trevor Bauer or anyone without pay based on allegations yet to be proven. Jack Wolf …

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