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Tom Keegan

Journal-World Sports Editor

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Tom Keegan, sports editor/columnist/Spodcaster/panelist for “The Drive” television show for the World Company, has a diverse media background as a baseball writer, author, and sports talk radio host.

A 1981 graduate of Marquette University, Keegan has written for the Orange County Register, National Sports Daily, Daily Southtown, Baltimore Sun and New York Post. Keegan also was co-host of an afternoon drive-time radio show on 1050 ESPN Radio in New York.

Keegan, 49, has written three baseball books: He co-authored “Sleeper Cars and Flannel Uniforms,” the autobiography of late K-State great Elden Auker; authored “Ernie Harwell: My 60 Years in Baseball,” an authorized biography of the Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame broadcaster; authored “The First Baseman,” a look at the nuances of the position through interviews with several major league first basemen, past and present. During his career, Keegan has interviewed, among others, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, Jim Brown, John Hadl, Michael Jordan, Sandy Koufax, Tommy Lasorda, Willie Mays, Liza Minelli, Denny McLain (in prison), Terrell Owens, Cal Ripken, Jim Ryun, Wes Santee, Gale Sayers, Mike Tyson and Dwyane Wade. Keegan was named Marquette University 2005 Communicator of the Year at the Alumni Association Awards. He earned a second-place finish in the Associated Press Sports Editors contest, breaking news category, in 2006.

Recent stories:

• Keegan: Next KU returner? Mmm …
  July 3, 2008
• Four different teams owned the rights to Darrell Arthur, who ultimately wound up with the Memphis Grizzlies
  June 27, 2008
• Keegan: Arthur gets shaft in draft
  June 27, 2008
• Five Jayhawks drafted, then traded: Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur chosen in first round; Mario Chalmers, Darnell Jackson and Sasha Kaun selected in second round
  June 26, 2008
• Brian Murphy to transfer to Emporia State
  June 26, 2008
• Keegan: Don’t pass on Arthur
  June 26, 2008
• Keegan: Triathlon gaining repute
  June 22, 2008
• Keegan: Accuser deserves respect
  June 17, 2008
• Keegan: Life in poker’s fast lane
  June 15, 2008
• KU football notebook
  June 11, 2008
• See full list of stories by Tom Keegan...