Red Smith

1905–1982 (age 77)

Sportswriter

Biography

Red Smith (1905-1982) brought elegance and humanity to sportswriting, chronicling Philadelphia’s athletic scenes with a conversational tone that made fans feel part of every game.

His work influenced generations of journalists, reminding them that sports are most memorable when told through the lens of the people who live and breathe them.

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