The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) recently honored the late Gerry Fraley with the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for career excellence in baseball writing. The award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a baseball writer, and it is given to those who have made significant contributions to the game of baseball and its literature.
Gerry Fraley was a beloved figure in the sports writing world. He was a long-time sportswriter for the Dallas Morning News, where he covered the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys. He was also a columnist for MLB.com, and he wrote for USA Today and ESPN. His work was widely respected and admired by his peers, and he was known for his in-depth analysis of the game of baseball.
Fraley was a passionate advocate for the game of baseball, and he was a tireless champion of its writers. He was a mentor to many young writers, and he was always willing to share his knowledge and experience with them. He was also an advocate for diversity in sports media, and he was a strong supporter of the BBWAA’s efforts to promote diversity in its ranks.
The BBWAA’s decision to honor Fraley with the J.G. Taylor Spink Award is a fitting tribute to his legacy. Fraley’s contributions to the game of baseball and its literature were immense, and his passion for the game was unparalleled. His dedication to the craft of sports writing will be remembered for years to come, and his impact on the game will live on through his work.
The BBWAA’s decision to honor Gerry Fraley with the J.G. Taylor Spink Award is a fitting tribute to his legacy and an acknowledgement of his immense contributions to the game of baseball and its literature. Fraley’s passion for the game will be remembered for years to come, and his impact on the game will live on through his work.
