A wonderful sports journalist named Mike Downey left us Wednesday, passing from a heart attack at age 72 in his Rancho Mirage, Calif. home. Many in this business who were longtime colleagues of Mike’s knew him way better than I did, from his various stops in Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles and Chicago again. This won’t stop me from writing a brief tribute to a man who coupled towering talent with a minuscule ego and deep humility, a combination that gets more rare by the day in the media orbit.
Growing up in Detroit and then moving Los Angeles, I knew I would miss Downey. When he eventually came west, all was right in the world. Thanks for the memories.
Growing up in Detroit and then moving Los Angeles, I knew I would miss Downey. When he eventually came west, all was right in the world. Thanks for the memories.
Thanks for writing, Art.
I admire Mike.
Speak softly and carry a big stick.
Ron
His writing reminds me a little of Jim Murray. Sorry for your loss, Wayne.
Thanks, Kevin. Jim Murray is actually a very good comparison. Thanks for reading.