Ross Newhan
journalist
- October 25, 2026
- 89 years
About Ross Newhan
Ross Newhan, 89, American sportswriter (Los Angeles Times, Long Beach Press-Telegram).
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|Ross Newhan (April 5, 1937 – October 25, 2026) was an American sports writer, best known as a columnist for the Long Beach Press-Telegram and baseball writer for the Los Angeles Times. He began his career in 1961 and retired in 2004.
Life and career
Newhan began his career with the Long Beach Press-Telegram in 1961 covering the Los Angeles Angels, a position he held for six years. In 1967, he joined the Los Angeles Times as the paper's traveling beat writer, covering both the Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers.
He was promoted to the Times' national baseball columnist in 1985, where he produced three or four columns a week on baseball. A members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA), Newhan was a voter for the National Baseball Hall of Fame for many years; at the time of his death, he was the lomgest-tenured active member of the BBWAA.
Awards and honors
Newhan garnered the 1997 Associated Press Sports Editors Award for his story on the sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1998, he was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Newhan was the 2000 recipient of the J. G. Taylor Spink Award, given annually by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). He co-authored the book Coaching Baseball Successfully.
Personal life and death
Newhan was married to Constance "Connie" Fisher. His son, David Newhan, is a former Major League Baseball player and coach.
Ross Newhan died on October 25, 2026, at the age of 89 from a "cardiac event".
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.On what date was Ross Newhan born?
- A.January 9, 2009
- B.February 29, 2008
- C.October 25, 2026
- D.April 5, 1937correct
Ross Newhan was born on April 5, 1937.
Source: biography introduction
2.What was the primary profession of Ross Newhan?
- A.Professional baseball player
- B.Team manager
- C.Sports writercorrect
- D.University professor
Ross Newhan was an American sports writer.
Source: biography introduction
3.In what year did Ross Newhan begin his professional career?
- A.2004
- B.1961correct
- C.1937
- D.1998
Ross Newhan started his career in 1961.
Source: biography introduction
4.For which newspaper did Ross Newhan work as a baseball writer?
- A.Los Angeles Timescorrect
- B.Long Beach Press-Telegram
- C.New York Times
- D.Washington Post
Ross Newhan worked as a baseball writer for the Los Angeles Times.
Source: biography introduction
5.When did Ross Newhan retire from his career?
- A.2026
- B.2000
- C.2004correct
- D.1997
Ross Newhan concluded his professional career in 2004.
Source: biography introduction
6.For what specific achievement did Ross Newhan win the 1997 Associated Press Sports Editors Award?
- A.His coverage of the World Series
- B.His story on the sale of the Los Angeles Dodgerscorrect
- C.His book on coaching
- D.His career longevity
Ross Newhan won the award for his story regarding the sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Source: life and career section
7.Into which organization was Ross Newhan inducted in 1998?
- A.Baseball Writers' Association of America
- B.American Sports Writers Association
- C.National Baseball Hall of Fame
- D.Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Famecorrect
In 1998, Ross Newhan was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
Source: life and career section
8.Which award did Ross Newhan receive in 2000 from the BBWAA?
- A.The Pulitzer Prize
- B.The J. G. Taylor Spink Awardcorrect
- C.The Sports Writer of the Year Award
- D.The Lifetime Achievement Award
Ross Newhan was the 2000 recipient of the J. G. Taylor Spink Award.
Source: life and career section
9.What book did Ross Newhan co-author?
- A.Coaching Baseball Successfullycorrect
- B.The History of Baseball
- C.Voices of a Growing Legacy
- D.The Los Angeles Dodgers Story
Ross Newhan co-authored the book titled Coaching Baseball Successfully.
Source: life and career section
10.Who was the spouse of Ross Newhan?
- A.David Newhan
- B.Jane Doe
- C.Larry Ruttman
- D.Connie Fishercorrect
Ross Newhan was married to Constance "Connie" Fisher.
Source: life and career section
11.What is the professional background of David Newhan?
- A.History professor
- B.Sports writer
- C.Newspaper editor
- D.Baseball player and coachcorrect
Ross Newhan's son, David Newhan, is a former Major League Baseball player and coach.
Source: life and career section
12.On what date did Ross Newhan pass away?
- A.October 25, 2026correct
- B.February 29, 2008
- C.April 5, 2004
- D.January 9, 2013
Ross Newhan died on October 25, 2026.
Source: life and career section
13.How old was Ross Newhan when he died?
- A.85
- B.89correct
- C.91
- D.87
Ross Newhan passed away at the age of 89.
Source: life and career section
14.Who authored the chapter on Ross Newhan in the book 'American Jews and America's Game'?
- A.J. G. Taylor Spink
- B.Constance Fisher
- C.David Newhan
- D.Larry Ruttmancorrect
The chapter featuring Ross Newhan was written by Larry Ruttman.
Source: further reading section
15.In what year was the book featuring Ross Newhan and David Newhan published?
- A.2008
- B.2013correct
- C.1997
- D.2000
The book featuring Ross Newhan was published in 2013.
Source: further reading section
16.On what date was the interview with Ross Newhan conducted for Ruttman's book?
- A.April 5, 1937
- B.February 29, 2008
- C.January 9, 2009correct
- D.October 25, 2026
The interview with Ross Newhan for the book took place on January 9, 2009.
Source: further reading section
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