Jesse Abramson
American sports writer (1904–1979)
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Jesse P. Abramson (March 3, 1904 – June 11, 1979) was an American sports writer.[1]
Born
March 3, 1904
Jesse P. Abramson
March 3, 1904
DiedJune 11, 1979 (aged 75)
OccupationSports writer
KnownforHis work for the New York Herald Tribune
Jesse Abramson | |
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| Born | Jesse P. Abramson March 3, 1904 |
| Died | June 11, 1979 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Sports writer |
| Known for | His work for the New York Herald Tribune |
Biography
Abramson was the founder of the New York Track Writers Association.[2] The Jesse Abramson Award is named after him.[2]
Between 1924 and 1964, Abramson wrote for the New York Herald Tribune.[3] In 1976, he was a press liaison for the Olympic Committee of the United States.[4]
Works
Recognition
- International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame[3]
- Grantland Rice Award of the Sportsmen Brotherhood[2]
- James J. Walker Award[2]
- New York Track Writers Association Award[2]
- Nat Fleischer Award for Excellence in Boxing Journalism[2]
- National Track and Field Hall of Fame[2]