Frank Litsky
American sports columnist (1926–2018)
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Frank Litsky (August 15, 1926 – October 30, 2018[1][2]) was a sports columnist for The New York Times.[3] Litsky started with the Times in 1958 and wrote more than 3,700 articles for the newspaper.[4][5][6] He covered multiple sports, including track and field, and also served as the president of the New York Track Writer's Association from 1969 until his retirement in 2009.
BornAugust 15, 1926
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 2018 (aged 92)
OccupationSports journalism
EmployerThe New York Times
Frank Litsky | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1926 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2018 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Sports journalism |
| Employer | The New York Times |
Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Litsky graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1946 at the age of 19.[6]