Michael Gibbons's Sportswriter Profile

Michael Gibbons joined June 2009

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About Michael »

I was born and raised here in Chicago and have loved sports since a very early age. I grew up in what may have been the last time before now when every Chicago team actually was trying to win, the 1980's.

I have always loved the Cubs and while growing up if the Cubs weren't on WGN that day the TV wouldn't be put on during the summer. I have lived through 98, 2003, 2007 &2008. However over the past few years between strike and steroid talk I have lost a little interest.

I have followed the Bulls since I was very little. I am lucky enough not to remember a time before Michael Jordan. I have been a season ticket holder now for the last 6 seasons.

And how could you not love Da Bears with Da Coach, Sweetness & the rest of the 1985 Bears in their prime when I was just a kid. Nobody loves football like the fans of the Chicago Bears.

I recently have become a very big hockey fan. I never played when I was a kid but did follow it during the early 90's but now the Hawks are trying to bring back hockey to Chicago and trust me from someone who went to the Winter Classic and someone who was at game 6 of the semi-finals this year, it is back. I'm also a season ticket holder for the Hawks

Check me out covering the Bulls starting in the fall on FanHuddle.com

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Walter Payton & Michael Jordan
Favorite Sports Teams

Da Bulls
Favorite Coaches

Da Coach Mike Ditka
All Time Sports Moment

Paxon for 3. Bulls win
Most Memorable Game Attended

The Winter Classic 2009 I will never forget it
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Pete Rose's hits & Cy Yound for Wins
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Please if Jordan didn't retire would the Bulls have ever lost
Gretzky or Orr?

He is called the great one for a reason
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Latest Articles »

Can the Chicago Media Shut It?

08/19/2009

108 reads 27 comments 3 likes

What Took Him So Long

08/18/2009

6 reads 0 comments 0 likes

Can Favre Please Put an End To This

08/18/2009

9 reads 1 comments 1 likes

Where Is Q Headed Now?

08/14/2009

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Jared Bogdan said...

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I continued my season prediction if you want to check it out. I took your advice, and waited a little while to release it.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270886-chicago-bears-bangin-it-out

44 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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Here's my latest! Top storylines for NFL Week 2!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255045-the-schottey-six-top-story-lines-for-week-two

71 days ago

JW Nix said...

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read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect

91 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hey Michael, 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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

98 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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Nice article on the Media Michael.

Can you let me know what you think about this article

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239049-fantasy10-potiental-young-ace-starters-in-2010

98 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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Hey Michael,

Ever wonder why professional athletes go broke?:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238022-why-professional-athletes-are-going-broke-and-what-we-can-do-about-it

Feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!

99 days ago

Francisco E. Velazquez said...

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Piniella's to make a change at closer: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238285-cubs-piniella-time-for-change-at-closer

99 days ago

Nick Shepkowski said...

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You actually support your opinions based on facts, not fantasy. I may not agree with the way you see everything but I enjoy reading your articles and discussing our separate thoughts. Keep up the good work, man.

104 days ago

Francisco E. Velazquez said...

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Lovie's tabbed Manning at Free Safety: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226569-manning-not-steltz-at-free-safetyfor-now

119 days ago

Eric J said...

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Is Ben Roethlisberger more clutch than Tom Brady and the rest of the league? I've created a new measure to test quarterback "clutchness". FInd out how Jay Cutler faired.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220809-is-roethlisberger-more-clutch-than-brady-and-the-rest-of-the-league

128 days ago

Chase Sanford said...

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Hey Michael,

I just published an article about Dwyane Wade leaving Converse to sign with Team Jordan. What does this mean for Converse and Team Jordan? Is this just a business move, or could Wade be planning on being in Chicago soon? Check out my article if you get the chance, comments/feedback are always appreciated!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220224-d-wade-leaves-converse-to-join-team-jordan-hint-he-is-going-to-chicago

130 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury

135 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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Lets sing as we say to the first half goodbye!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216523-lets-sing-each-teams-first-half-song

136 days ago

Michael Gibbons said...

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15 articles & 100 comments and 7 fans in 13 days

140 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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Who is the better A-Rod,
Alex Rodriguez or Andy Roddick?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212676-bigger-a-rod-andy-roddick-or-alex-rodriguez

142 days ago

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