Description: From The House that Ruth Built to the grass courts of Wimbledon, from the opening tip to the 19th hole, Red Smith always had the best seat in the house. Even when we couldn't be ther in person, Red Smith and the generation's best writers he helped inspire gave hungry fans a bird's eye view of the great moments in sports history. Here are 18 of his favorite great sports stories.
Brief description: Walter Wellesley "Red" Smith (b. 1905 - d. 1982) was an American sportswriter.