He was renowned for his witty and incisive commentary, as well as for his deep knowledge of the game. Brown was one of the writers who popularized the term "ivy-covered burial ground" for the Wrigley Field when the Chicago Cubs were not doing well. His style was characterized by a sharp sense of humor and a clear, concise approach that endeared him to many readers.
Beyond his newspaper work, Brown authored several books, including a biography of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, the first Commissioner of Baseball. His expertise on baseball also led him to a career in radio broadcasting.
Brown's legacy in sports journalism was cemented when he received the J.G. Taylor Spink Award in 1973, an honor bestowed by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) to a sportswriter for meritorious contributions to baseball writing. His work remains a benchmark for aspiring sports journalists.arr
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