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2010 Hall of Fame Inductee
George Cantor
Lifelong resident of Detroit area, graduate of Mumford High School and Wayne State. Author of 30 books (including U of M football and the World Series-winning 1968 and 1984 Detroit Tigers), countless sports articles, and newspaper columns. Lead reporter covering Detroit Tigers for Detroit Free Press, 1966-1969. Became sports and general news columnist and member of The Detroit News Editorial Board, 1979-2003. Joined staff of The Jewish News as columnist, 2003. Commentator on television and radio. Taught sports journalism at Wayne State and Oakland University. Received lifetime achievement award, April 2010, from Society of Professional Journalists, Detroit chapter. Inducted 2010
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