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Legendary sports writer Frank Deford, who spent five decades as perhaps the defining voice of Sports Illustrated during the magazine's peak, died Sunday in Key West, Florida. - Bleacher Report
Former Sports Illustrated Writer Frank Deford Dies at Age 78 | Bleacher Report

DeFord has always been one of my favorite sports columnists and commentators. He was a voice of reason and light, particularly when the topic was controversial and the public discussion was heated.

windhund116

I didn't know his was ill. I liked his work on HBO's Real Sports.

Bamafan

Loved his commentary on NPR. I wondered why he stopped doing them. I guess he was sick.