The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland's Phillip Merrill College of Journalism will host a panel discussion honoring the legendary Washington Post sports journalist this month.
Former Washington Post Sports Editor George Solomon will moderate the event, set for Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at Knight Hall's Richard Eaton Auditorium on the University of Maryland campus. There is no charge for admission.
Panelists will include:
— David Aldridge, Turner Sports;
— Ben Bradlee Vice President/At Large, The Washington Post;
— Ken Denlinger, Retired Columnist, The Washington Post;
— Donald E. Graham Chairman of the Board, The Washington Post;
— Sally Jenkins, Columnist, The Washington Post;
— Tony Kornheiser, Talk Show Host, ESPN-980 Co-Host, “Pardon the Interruption”, ESPN
Other guests include Povich's children: TV host Maury Povich; journalist Lynn Povich and attorney David Povich.
Shirley Povich's career as a reporter, columnist and Sports Editor at the Washington Post spanned 75 years. His many honors include APSE's Red Smith Award in 1983. Hedied in 1998.
Maryland launched the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism in November 2011, with Solomon directing.
