Kenny Moore
wrote an article for Sports Illustrated back in the 70's that still haunts me
with its beauty. Sorry, but my failing memory can't recall the date. It was sometime
after the Munich Olympics, and likely before Montreal. The title was "An
Enigma Wrapped In Glory", the author, Kenny Moore. The subject was Lasse
Viren, and it painted a flawless portrait of a shy man's quiet life in Finland,
and his ensuing triumphs in track and field. Moore is a fine
wordsmith, great storyteller, and most certainly knows his subject matter. I
assume there's Irish blood running in his veins. And like the endless list of
great Irish writers both past and present, he has that special gift of giving
life to words on paper. I wish he'd
write a running novel. There's little doubt in my mind that he'd shame the rest
of us who have attempted the same. Bruce
Glikin/author/'Slinger Sanchez Running Gun' http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0966345800
Having just finished re-reading the NY
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