Dan Basil's Sportswriter Profile

Dan Basil joined June 2009

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Dan Basil, a Minnesota native, has joined the Bleacher Report as an Independent Field Correspondent. Dan, having been a Vikings, Twins and Northstar/Wild fan for over 20 years, has seen the best and the worst moments in Minnesota sports. Dan will bring you concise news anchored with historical knowledge and local resources about the Minnesota sports scene. To contact Dan, email him at dan@danbasil.com.

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Brett Favre, Tom Brady, Jeff Garcia, Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Steve Young, John Elway, Troy Aikman, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Danny White, Fran Tarkenton, Ken Stabler, Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, John Hadl, Joe Nameth, Bart Star, John Unitas, Bob Griese, Joe Kapp
Favorite Sports Teams
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All Time Sports Moment
Most Memorable Game Attended
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Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
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Petty or Earnhardt?
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Quarterback Favre, Not About The Packers, Or Is It?

10/04/2009

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Favre Breaking Records With Minnesota Vikings

09/20/2009

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Source: Favre to ESPN: He May Have a Cracked Rib

08/31/2009

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Brett Favre's Purple Surprise: He's Now a Minnesota Viking.

08/18/2009

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Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Dan, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

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97 days ago

Lars Hanson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216467-breaking-news-becks-responds-to-donovans-comment-completly-correct My view of David Beckham and Landon Donovan. Talking about the lack of brains Donovan has. Check it out

138 days ago

winslow said...

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Be sure to check out my latest.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214842-have-you-witnessed-lebron-james-lately

140 days ago

Andy Smith said...

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Brett Favre's doctor weighs in on the Favre saga! Find out what he had to say about Favre and the Vikings.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213294-report-brett-favre-wants-to-play-for-minnesota-vikings

Check it out and feel free to leave a comment!

143 days ago

Andy Smith said...

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Hey Dan just wanted to let ya know I became a fan of you. I like your writing style and your articles are spot on! Keep up the great work!

Andy Smith

150 days ago

Daniel Shanks said...

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Thanks for the fan add Dan!

157 days ago

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It's All Over The Minneapolis Media Br…

Received 10,000 Reads • June 22, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

It's All Over The Minneapolis Media Br…

Received 25 comments • June 22, 2009

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Source: Favre to ESPN: He May Have a Cracked Rib

Brett Favre's Purple Surprise: He's Now a Minnesota Viking.

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