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“When I started at the Globe 40 years ago, there were seven newspapers in Boston and now there are only two. There were only three or four television stations in Boston and now there are a dozen.”

Quote by Will McDonough

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Will McDonough was a renowned sports journalist known for his profound insights and unique perspectives on sports news. His career spanned multiple sports, including football, basketball, and baseball, bringing rich sports reporting to his readers. more

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