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Steve's Bio

I briefly wrote for the NIU's daily newspaper, the Northern Star, and before that I was the sports writer/columnist for Triton College's Fifth Avenue Journal. I just love sports, and I see this as my chance to write about them a little bit.

Steve Writes About

The Short List facts and information about Steve Jankowski

Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Wolves (AHL), NIU Football.

All Time Sports Moment

The 2005 White Sox World Series title.

Most Memorable Game Attended

It was the 1992 Norris Division Finals game 4, at the old Chicago Stadium between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings. Scoreless late into the third, Brent Sutter of the Hawks picked up a rebound in front of Wings goalie Tim Cheveldae, and tapped it in with 1:34 left in the game. The Stadium erupted, and no one sat for the remainder of the game. The Hawks won the game, and swept the hated Wings out of the playoffs.

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Gretzky's 92 goals. No way anyone gets 80 with the way teams play defense these days, and goaltending is far and away better now than it was in the 1980s.

Ruth or Mays?

Mays. Better all around player.

Unitas or Montana?

Montana.

Pele or Maradona?

Pele.

Jordan or Gretzky?

Ahh, you're killing me on this one! One's a local legend (MJ), the other the best ever to lace up skates, and I love hockey. I'd have to say Gretzky because of the sheer volume of records he broke, and the amount of distance he put between himself and #2 on some of those lists (see all-time points record).

Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

I'm in Big 10 country, so there you go. But I'm a student of the MAC, and we all love the MAC. GO HUSKIES!

Bulletin Board (9) Post a note »

  1. by Ken
    26 days ago

    Thanks for noticing i used the Calder, figured id leave it up there till someone noticed. Id hoped it would give me enough time to find something better but finding a trophy to call my own is impossible.

  2. by JJ
    about 1 month ago

    Hey, just a reminder to keep an eye on your mailbox tonight. I'm looking forward to your responses!

  3. by JJ
    about 1 month ago

    Awesome. I'm looking forward to your responses!

  4. by JJ
    about 1 month ago

    Cool. What's your e-mail? I'll send you the questions after Sunday night's game.

  5. by JJ
    about 1 month ago

    Hey Steve--

    I'm trying to get some Sox fans together here on BR to do a little roundtable after the Detroit series, and I'd love for you to be a part of it. Shoot me a message back if you're interested and I'll let you know the details.

  6. by JJ
    about 1 month ago

    I actually have a Jenks jersey, too. I really need to learn how to spend my money better...

  7. by JJ
    about 1 month ago

    I'd love to take Phil Rogers' position as national baseball writer with the Trib, but I got a long way before I can even think about getting that job. But hey, if you get a column with one of the major Chicago papers, keep me in mind...

  8. by JJ
    about 1 month ago

    Thanks for the add--I did the same as well. Good to see another knowledgeable Chicago sports fan around here.

  9. by Vanessa
    about 1 month ago

    Hey, no problem! To look at feedback, click on your article, and then go to article history and it should be there. Hope this helps!