Sugar Ray Robinson was at the top of the boxing world during the 1950's when it seemed that he would either win or lose the championship about every three or four months. Dick Schaap boxchampionshiplose Change image and share on social
I came up with new leads for game stories by being observant and clever, by using the many gifts of the English language to intrigue and hook a reader. Dick Schaap cleverenglishgame Change image and share on social
Cliches and adjectives permeated my prose. Dick Schaap adjectiveclichepermeate Change image and share on social
I got to know Sugar Ray but I certainly would not say we were good friends. Dick Schaap friendgoodray Change image and share on social
My top three were Jim Brown, Wilt Chamberlain and Bo Jackson. Dick Schaap brownchamberlainjackson Change image and share on social
If I got paid, it was no more than five dollars a column, and I still think I was overpaid. Dick Schaap columndollaroverpay Change image and share on social
I just can't believe all the things I did that decade. Dick Schaap decadething Change image and share on social
Today, it's money. There's no question about that. Unless you endorse a grill that cooks hamburgers and steaks, where else can you make the kind of money that you can make in the ring if you're good? Dick Schaap cookendorsegood Change image and share on social
All of journalism is a shrinking art. So much of it is hype. The O.J. Simpson story is a landmark in the decline of journalism. Dick Schaap artdeclinehype Change image and share on social
I think my mistakes were kind of common - leaning on cliches and adjectives in the place of clear, vivid writing. But at least I knew how to spell, which seems to be a rarity these days. Dick Schaap adjectiveclearcliche Change image and share on social