Furman Bisher
American journalist and author
Born
1918
107 years ago
Died
March 18th, 2012
13 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Worked as a journalist for over six decades, with a significant tenure at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Authored numerous articles and columns covering a wide range of topics, including sports and local events. Covered the Masters Tournament and served as a columnist for various sporting events. Played a pivotal role in shaping sports journalism in the South.
Served as a sports columnist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Covered major sporting events like the Masters Tournament
Authored several books on sports and journalism
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