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'''John McClain''' is a retired American sportswriter. He was the winner of the 2006 [[Dick McCann Memorial Award]] from the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]].<ref name="award"/> |
'''John McClain''' is a retired American sportswriter. He was the winner of the 2006 [[Dick McCann Memorial Award]] from the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]].<ref name="award"/> |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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McClain grew up in [[Waco]], Texas and graduated from [[Baylor University]] in 1975.<ref name=award>{{cite news |last1=Manfull |first1=Megan |title=McClain to receive Dick McCann Award |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/McClain-to-receive-Dick-McCann-Award-1908633.php |website=chron.com |publisher=Hearst Newspapers, LLC |accessdate= |
McClain grew up in [[Waco]], Texas and graduated from [[Baylor University]] in 1975.<ref name=award>{{cite news |last1=Manfull |first1=Megan |title=McClain to receive Dick McCann Award |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/McClain-to-receive-Dick-McCann-Award-1908633.php |website=chron.com |publisher=Hearst Newspapers, LLC |accessdate=August 17, 2019}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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McClain began his career writing for the [[Waco Tribune-Herald]] in 1973 before moving to the [[Houston Chronicle]] in 1976. During his career, he covered the [[Houston Oilers]] (until their move to Tennessee), the [[Houston Texans]], and the [[Houston Aeros (WHA)|Houston Aeros]] of the [[World Hockey Association]].<ref name="bio">{{cite web |title=John McClain, Texans / NFL Writer - |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/john-mcclain/ |website=[[Houston Chronicle]] |access-date= |
McClain began his career writing for the [[Waco Tribune-Herald]] in 1973 before moving to the [[Houston Chronicle]] in 1976. During his career, he covered the [[Houston Oilers]] (until their move to Tennessee), the [[Houston Texans]], and the [[Houston Aeros (WHA)|Houston Aeros]] of the [[World Hockey Association]].<ref name="bio">{{cite web |title=John McClain, Texans / NFL Writer - |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/john-mcclain/ |website=[[Houston Chronicle]] |access-date=April 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317080916/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/john-mcclain/ |archive-date=March 17, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Seniors Committee, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee. He also appears on [[KILT (AM)|Sports Radio 610]]. In 2015, he was named as a Gridiron Legend in Texas.<ref name="bio"/> |
He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Seniors Committee, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee. He also appears on [[KILT (AM)|Sports Radio 610]]. In 2015, he was named as a Gridiron Legend in Texas.<ref name="bio"/> |
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On March 31, 2022, McClain announced his retirement from the [[Houston Chronicle]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/john-mcclain/article/McClain-A-time-to-retire-and-give-thanks-for-47-17045254.php|title=McClain: A time to retire and give thanks for 47 years at the Chronicle |last=McClain |first=John |date=March 31, 2022 |work=[[Houston Chronicle]] |access-date=March 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402073552/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/john-mcclain/article/McClain-A-time-to-retire-and-give-thanks-for-47-17045254.php |archive-date= |
On March 31, 2022, McClain announced his retirement from the [[Houston Chronicle]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/john-mcclain/article/McClain-A-time-to-retire-and-give-thanks-for-47-17045254.php|title=McClain: A time to retire and give thanks for 47 years at the Chronicle |last=McClain |first=John |date=March 31, 2022 |work=[[Houston Chronicle]] |access-date=March 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402073552/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/john-mcclain/article/McClain-A-time-to-retire-and-give-thanks-for-47-17045254.php |archive-date=April 2, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Brian T. |title=Smith: As John McClain retires, a salute to 'The General' |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/brian-t-smith/article/Smith-John-McClain-retire-salute-The-General-17048225.php |website=[[Houston Chronicle]] |access-date=April 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401135658/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/brian-t-smith/article/Smith-John-McClain-retire-salute-The-General-17048225.php |archive-date=April 1, 2022 |date=March 31, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On May 21, 2022, McClain was inducted into the [[Texas Sports Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://wacotrib.com/sports/football/professional/general-gets-favorite-stripes-waco-native-john-mcclain-overwhelmed-by-hall-of-fame-induction/article_bc3f5000-d87e-11ec-8495-b7b4ce5fc96c.html|title= General gets favorite stripes: Waco native John McClain 'overwhelmed' by Hall of Fame induction |last=Cherry |first=Brice |date=May 20, 2022|work=[[Waco Tribune-Herald]]|access-date=May 22, 2022}}</ref> |
On May 21, 2022, McClain was inducted into the [[Texas Sports Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://wacotrib.com/sports/football/professional/general-gets-favorite-stripes-waco-native-john-mcclain-overwhelmed-by-hall-of-fame-induction/article_bc3f5000-d87e-11ec-8495-b7b4ce5fc96c.html|title= General gets favorite stripes: Waco native John McClain 'overwhelmed' by Hall of Fame induction |last=Cherry |first=Brice |date=May 20, 2022|work=[[Waco Tribune-Herald]]|access-date=May 22, 2022}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:35, 10 January 2024
John McClain is a retired American sportswriter. He was the winner of the 2006 Dick McCann Memorial Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[1]
Early life and education
McClain grew up in Waco, Texas and graduated from Baylor University in 1975.[1]
Career
McClain began his career writing for the Waco Tribune-Herald in 1973 before moving to the Houston Chronicle in 1976. During his career, he covered the Houston Oilers (until their move to Tennessee), the Houston Texans, and the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association.[2]
He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Seniors Committee, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee. He also appears on Sports Radio 610. In 2015, he was named as a Gridiron Legend in Texas.[2]
On March 31, 2022, McClain announced his retirement from the Houston Chronicle.[3][4]
On May 21, 2022, McClain was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.[5]
References
- ^ a b Manfull, Megan. "McClain to receive Dick McCann Award". chron.com. Hearst Newspapers, LLC. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
- ^ a b "John McClain, Texans / NFL Writer -". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on March 17, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ McClain, John (March 31, 2022). "McClain: A time to retire and give thanks for 47 years at the Chronicle". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on April 2, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Brian T. (March 31, 2022). "Smith: As John McClain retires, a salute to 'The General'". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ Cherry, Brice (May 20, 2022). "General gets favorite stripes: Waco native John McClain 'overwhelmed' by Hall of Fame induction". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
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