Leonard Koppett (September 15 1923 - June 22 2003) was one of the most prolific and influential sportswriters of the 20th century. Born in Moscow, Koppett moved with his family from Russia to the United States when he was five years old. They lived in The Bronx, New York, a block away from Yankee Stadium, sparking his early interest in sports. A graduate of Columbia University, he was a reporter and columnist for the "New York Herald Tribune", … Wikipedia
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