Tim Layden’s “The Forgotten Hero” About Mike Reily ’64 Included in Best American Sports Writing 2012
Sports Illustrated senior writer Tim Layden ’78 has received a lot of acclaim for his story about former Eph football standout Mike Reily ’64 and his number 50 jersey. “The Forgotten Hero,” is now included in the book Best American Sports Writing 2012.
“The Forgotten Hero” is one of 20 stories included in the 2012 book as selected by guest editor Michael Wilbon. Stories submitted to the Best American Sports Writing editors come without identification of author or source.
Best American Sports Writing 2012
This January a dozen or so Williams students will be able to learn sports writing from Tim Layden when he returns to campus to offer a class on sports writing during the college’s Winter Study.
CLICK HERE to read “The Forgotten Hero” and CLICK HERE to read more about Mike Reily and thes incredible story about his number 50 football jersey. You can also access the videos that highlighted the Mike Reily ’64 Recognition Weekend on campus last November.