Hard courts john feinstein biography

Surname pronounced "Fine-steen"; born 1956, in New York, NY; Education: Duke University, B.A., 1977 (one source says 1978). Politics: Democrat.

Religion: Jewish.

Addresses

Agent—c/o Esther Newburg, ICM, 40 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019.

Career

Washington Post, Washington, DC, sportswriter, beginning 1977; special contributor to Sports Illustrated. Commentator for National Public Radio and ESPN.

Member

U.S.

Basketball Writer's Association, U.S. Tennis Writer's Association (vice president), National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association, Newspaper Guild.

Honors Awards

Awards from U.S. Basketball Writer's Association, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985; National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association, best sports stories awards, 1982, 1985, 1986, D.C.

Writer of the Year award, 1985; best event coverage award, Associated Press Sports Editors, 1985.

Writings

A Season on the Brink: A Year with Bob Knight and the Indiana