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2002 Hall of Fame Inductee
Dick Schaap
Born in Brooklyn in 1934, probably the most versatile journalist of his generation. His career included writing newspaper columns, magazine articles, and theater reviews, conducting television and radio interviews, and writing 33 books. He won seven Emmy Awards and was host of ESPN’s “Sports Reporters.” He was an integral part of the success of the Hank Greenberg Memorial Golf and Tennis Invitational, serving as honorary Co-Chair for 11 years. His tireless humanitarian effort and devotion to the event helped the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation raise more than $1 million dollars for cancer research. Died December 21, 2001. Inducted 2002
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