Jay Greenberg (journalist)
Jay Greenberg | |
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Born | 1950[notes 1] |
Died | (aged 71) |
Education | University of Missouri (BA) |
Occupation | Journalist |
Spouse | Mona (married) |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award |
Jay Greenberg (1950[2] – August 12, 2021) was an American sports journalist. During his career, he has worked for The Kansas City Star, Philadelphia Daily News, the Philadelphia Bulletin, Toronto Sun, and New York Post.
In 2013, Greenberg was awarded the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award by the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Early life and education
Greenberg was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He stated that growing up watching the Johnstown Jets made him a fan of hockey.[3][4]
Greenberg attended Westmont Hilltop High School before attending the University of Missouri. After graduating from the University of Missouri, Greenberg began working at The Kansas City Star.[3]
Career
In his second year with the Star, Greenberg was assigned as a
In 1996, Greenberg wrote a book titled "Full Spectrum: The Complete History of the Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Club" for the Flyers' 30th Anniversary season. He was later hired by Mark Howe to write an autobiography titled "Gordie Howe's Son".[6] In 2013, Greenberg was named a lifetime member of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association[7] and was awarded the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award by the Hockey Hall of Fame.[6] Greenberg then began writing for hockeybuzz.com and princetontigersfootball.com.[8]
Personal life
Greenberg and his wife, Mona, were married for 44 years and were the parents of two daughters, Stephanie and Elizabeth.[9] He died at his home in Englishtown, New Jersey, on August 12, 2021, from complications of West Nile virus.[10]
Publications
The following is a list of publications:[11]
- Philadelphia Flyers at 50: the story of the iconic hockey club and its top 50 heroes, wins & events (2016)
- Gordie Howe's Son (2014)
- Full Spectrum: the Complete History of The Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Club (1996)
- NHL, the world of professional hockey (1981)
Notes
References
- ^ a b c Seravalli, Frank (November 11, 2013). "Former Flyers beat writer Greenberg entering Hockey Hall". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ "Jay Greenberg Obituary – Death, Sport Journalist Jay Greenberg Has Died | Inside Eko". insideeko.com. Archived from the original on 2021-08-17.
- ^ a b c d Mastovich, Mike (November 26, 2013). "Johnstown native honored by Hall, releases book". The Tribune-Democrat. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Kenny Ayres (November 11, 2013). "Writing onto the wall". NHL.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ "Jay Greenberg: Honored by the Hall of Fame for watching hockey? Thanks!". thehockeynews.com. November 11, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ a b c SanFilippo, Anthony (June 11, 2013). "Former Flyers Beat Writer Going in the Hall". NHL.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ "Lifetime PHWA Members". thephwa.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ "Jay Greenberg". muckrack.com. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ Elliott, Bob (November 11, 2013). "Former Sun columnist Greenberg honoured". Toronto Sun. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ Hornby, Lance (August 13, 2021). "Jay Greenberg delighted Sun readers and the hockey world". Toronto Sun. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ "au: Greenberg, Jay". worldcat.org. Retrieved April 1, 2019.