Better Than Lifting Things

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Former award-winning sportswriter Glenn Sheeley’s career memoir offers an entertaining glimpse into his 44 years in journalism, beginning in his mid-20s with coverage of the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s. Featuring a foreword by NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw, the memoir provides insights into sports icons like John Madden, Arnold Palmer, and Joe Paterno, while highlighting Sheeley’s unique relationships with golf legends Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. As a former Steelers beat writer for the Pittsburgh Press, Sheeley shares anecdotes from the team's Super Bowl victories and the colorful personalities of players like Bradshaw and Mean Joe Greene, as well as the eccentricities of Pittsburgh's sportscaster Myron Cope. His time in Atlanta with the Journal-Constitution is equally rich, detailing experiences with Hawks coach Hubie Brown and covering the Braves and Falcons. Sheeley’s 26 years at the Journal-Constitution included a golf beat that saw him cover 32 major championships, including 20 Masters tournaments at Augusta National, where he witnessed Nicklaus's historic win in 1986. Echoing Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Red Smith’s sentiment that sportswriting is "a lot better than lifting things," Sheeley reflects on a fulfilling career marked by passion and dedication.