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Tom Keegan (Sports editor)

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, 51, 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

Opinion: Jayhawks old, new entertain in games: By Tom Keegan; June 14, 2013; This week’s pick-up and charity basketball games with Kansas University newcomers and alumni provided plenty of entertainment and possibly a peek at the 2013-14 Jayhawks’ starting point guard. Column by Tom Keegan
Opinion: Tyshawn Taylor cautions about vultures: By Tom Keegan; June 13, 2013; It was nice to see Wednesday afternoon that the Tyshawn Taylor we all saw grow up before our eyes during his time in Lawrence, highlighted by a big emotional growth spurt late in his career, has continued to mature. By Tom Keegan
Opinion: Kansas’ Lindsay Vollmer multiple threat: By Tom Keegan; June 9, 2013; Champions all start somewhere. Technically, Kansas University sophomore Lindsay Vollmer started on her way toward a national championship in the heptathlon at the age of 8, when she took up track and field, the sport her parents competed in during college. By Tom Keegan
Opinion: Stanley Redwine best coach in nation: By Tom Keegan; June 8, 2013; He won’t say it, so someone else must: Kansas has the best track and field coach in the nation. By Tom Keegan
Pro women’s golfers set for LCC charity pro-am: By Tom Keegan; June 8, 2013; Eleven women from the Symetra professional golf tour, one step away from the LPGA, will compete today and Sunday in the Northwestern Mutual charity pro-am at Lawrence Country Club. By Tom Keegan
Surprise visit makes Jayhawk fan’s day: By Tom Keegan; June 7, 2013; Barb Parker, single mother of former Douglas County Jayhawks Special Olympics basketball team star Tony Parker, was eating dinner with her favorite player when the doorbell rang Sunday around 7 p.m.
Opinion: WSU should hire Kevin Hooper: By Tom Keegan; June 7, 2013; His name is Kevin Hooper, and if he’s not named the next baseball coach at Wichita State, score it a swing and a miss for the Shockers. By Tom Keegan
Area golf notebook: Former Jayhawks miss finals at Alvamar: By Tom Keegan; June 6, 2013; The Kansas University golf program long has been affiliated with Alvamar’s public golf course, so it’s never a surprise when former Jayhawks win events there. On Wednesday during the Kansas Golf Association four-ball tournament, it was a day of near misses for former Jayhawks. Notes by Tom Keegan
Visit from Perry Ellis lights up Special Olympics basketball player’s life: By Tom Keegan; June 6, 2013; Barb Parker, single mother of former Douglas County Jayhawks Special Olympics basketball team star Tony Parker, was eating dinner with her favorite player when the doorbell rang Sunday at around 7 p.m. The young man at the door of her home in the Wichita suburb of Bel Aire, wondered if Tony, 27, could come out to shoot hoops. The visitor? Tony’s favorite player, KU sophomore Perry Ellis. By Tom Keegan
Opinion: Roger Twibell peddles popular putters: By Tom Keegan; June 4, 2013; A collection of decorative putters leaning against the wall in the corner of his office inspired longtime broadcaster Roger Twibell to come up with a product that merges the loyalty aspect of those impractical door prizes with a golfer’s desire to trim strokes. By Tom Keegan

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Mike Grosdidier, left, sizes up partner Gary Lucas’ putt on the fringe of the 15th hole at Alvamar Public during the Masters Division of the Kansas Four-Ball Championship. The two advanced Thursday to today’s finals.

Jim Cummins tees off on the 14th tee Friday at Alvamar Golf Course.

Alvamar head pro Randy Towner, who considers himself a good putter, qualified for this week's U.S. Senior open thanks in no small part to his prowess on the greens. But he struggled putting over the first two rounds and didn't make the cut.

Alvamar head pro Randy Towner waits on the 16th tee as play backs up Friday. Towner didn't make the cut through two rounds of play at the U.S. Senior Open.

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