Joel Buchsbaum
Joel Buchsbaum (September 8, 1954 – December 27, 2002) was an American sportswriter who worked for Pro Football Weekly from 1979 until his death.
Joel Buchsbaum | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 8, 1954 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 2002 (aged 48) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. [1] |
| Occupation | Sports writer |
| Years active | 1979-2002 |
| Employer | Pro Football Weekly |
| Parent(s) | Stanley Buchsbaum, Frances Buchsbaum |
Career
Buchsbaum was noted especially for his NFL draft analysis and evaluation of college football players. He was a guest commentator for KMOX in St. Louis and KTRH in Houston.[2] He is considered one of the first "draft experts" in sports media.[3] In 2003, he posthumously received the Dick McCann Memorial Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[4]
Death
On December 27, 2002, Buchsbaum died at his home in Brooklyn of natural causes.
References
- ↑ "Joel Buchsbaum, 48, Who Won Renown as Pro Football Analyst". nytimes.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ↑ "Joel Buchsbaum, 48, Who Won Renown as Pro Football Analyst". nytimes.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ↑ McKenna, Henry. "'The Godfather of the Mock Draft' Turned Down a Job From Bill Belichick". thebiglead.com. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ↑ "MCCANN AWARD WINNERS". profootballhof.com. PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME. Retrieved 21 August 2019.