Hall of Fame Sports Journalist, Author. Best known for his work as a longtime writer with the Miami Herald, he covered an incredible 47 Super Bowls during the course of his career. His columns on the Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami Hurricanes became a staple with readers for fifty-years. Pope was honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Dick McCann in 2002. Born John Edwin Pope, his fondness for writing began at the age of eleven, when his father gave him a typewriter as a gift. This inspired him to listen to and record details of collegiate football games broadcasted on the radio. During his high school years he served as the sports editor for his school's newspaper. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he cut his teeth in the industry professionally with the United Press International, followed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He moved on to the Miami Herald and in 1967, he was named sports editor. He covered the first boxing match between Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) and Sonny Liston which took place in Miami Beach in 1964. Pope covered the Dolphins' runs at the Super Bowl (1973 and 1974), which included their perfect 17 win season of 1973. Additionally, he covered the 1980 Winter Olympic Games at Lake Placid. He authored the books "Football's Greatest Coaches" (1955) and "The Edwin Pope Collection" (1988). He was honored with the Red Smith Award in 1989 and was honored by the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000. Never fully retired, Pope continued to contribute stories up until his death.
Hall of Fame Sports Journalist, Author. Best known for his work as a longtime writer with the Miami Herald, he covered an incredible 47 Super Bowls during the course of his career. His columns on the Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami Hurricanes became a staple with readers for fifty-years. Pope was honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Dick McCann in 2002. Born John Edwin Pope, his fondness for writing began at the age of eleven, when his father gave him a typewriter as a gift. This inspired him to listen to and record details of collegiate football games broadcasted on the radio. During his high school years he served as the sports editor for his school's newspaper. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he cut his teeth in the industry professionally with the United Press International, followed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He moved on to the Miami Herald and in 1967, he was named sports editor. He covered the first boxing match between Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) and Sonny Liston which took place in Miami Beach in 1964. Pope covered the Dolphins' runs at the Super Bowl (1973 and 1974), which included their perfect 17 win season of 1973. Additionally, he covered the 1980 Winter Olympic Games at Lake Placid. He authored the books "Football's Greatest Coaches" (1955) and "The Edwin Pope Collection" (1988). He was honored with the Red Smith Award in 1989 and was honored by the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000. Never fully retired, Pope continued to contribute stories up until his death.
Bio by: C.S.
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