John Fennelly joined November 2007

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John  Fennelly

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John Fennelly worked in the financial industry for 25 years before foraying into the fields of freelance journalism and documentary filmmaking. He is unofficially credited as a founder of modern day Fantasy Football, having assisted in the development and progression of the game from the early 1980's to its migration to the internet in the mid-1990's.

Based in New York City, he has a degree in Media Studies (which encompasses film, new media and both print and television journalism) from Queens College and has been involved in several dozen internet endeavors over the course of the past two decades.

Mr. Fennelly, through several different web ventures has created dozens of successful websites and blogs over the years and currently writes articles and hosts podcasts about classic film and television, politics, professional and college football, baseball, boxing and horse racing.

Mr. Fennelly is also the founder of Willets Point Media and has developed several news, sports and entertainment websites and blogs. www.blogNYG.com is the latest site and is rapidly becoming one of the net's most visited destinations for New York Giant fans. WPM is dedicated to creating ventures and expanding opportunities by capitalizing on the growing convergence of old and new media sources, driving print and electronic media onto the 21st century consumer platform.

In his weblog, Mr. Flushing he lamented about the trials and travails of being a New York Mets fan. After Shea Stadium was leveled, he no longer felt compelled to continue posting.

John is currently writing for the Giants Football Blog - which is part of the SNY family of blogs (www.giantsfootballblog.com).

John has been posting articles to Bleacher Report since November 2007,

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He has achieved many monumental feats in his life including a hole-in-one in golf and an 9-dart game in 301.

John is currently putting the finishing touches on a screenplay "The Last Tough Guy", about the man who killed Dutch Schlutz. He is also producing a documentary about the late Al Gavin, one of boxing's most respected corner men.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Lawrence Taylor, Willis Reed, Joe Namath, Tom Seaver, Keith Hernandez and David Tyree. Least favorite - John Franco, Armando Benitez, Braden Looper, Aaron Heilman and Billy Wagner (tie).

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    New York Football Giants, New York Mets and the Knicks before they traded Walt Frazier to Cleveland.

  • All Time Sports Moment

    When Darryl Dawkins shattered the backboard with a slam dunk (the first time).

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena. Giants 39, Broncos 20.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cigarettes smoked in a 9 inning game by a player. Keith Hernandez - 22.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth. Could Willie Mays run with a gut like that?

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Being a Giant fan, I'll say neither.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Who?

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Car racing is for dicks

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    see above

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

    Big Sky

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Zander Freund said...

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Hey John,

Thought you might like my latest series on the best CF's of all time: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/43356-move-over-barry-bonds-thats-why-i-play-in-center-field-part-ii

Hope all is well,
Z

476 days ago

Matt Strachman said...

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its hard to believe that the Mets can win the division when they are starting guys like easley, tatis, endy, etc...

im a die hard Mets fan, but i don't know if Delgado and the bench players turned starters will produce enough to back up wright, reyes, beltran.

ha just please tell me they have a shot

enjoy your work keep it up

480 days ago

Andrew Kneeland said...

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Hey John,

This is the first time I have solicited reads, but I am pretty proud of my latest work. I have ranked every American League baseball team's logo, and separated them by division.

If you find the time, I would be thrilled if you would stop by and offer your opinions!

Thanks!

-AK

485 days ago

Corey McSweeney said...

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thanks for becoming my fan, i appreciate it. you write some good stuff.

485 days ago

Frank Zachary said...

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Great to have you back John! How's everything?

Z

486 days ago

XXX XXX said...

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Best of luck my Springsteen friend...

Alby

506 days ago

Sean Crowe said...

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Hey John,
Good luck with the new stuff. Sorry we couldn't keep you here.
Keep me posted on how things are going. I'll be sure to check them out.

Thanks,
Sean

508 days ago

Adnan Tezer said...

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Keep me up to date on your NFC East blog. I'm going to be moving to L.A. in a month so I won't be doing too much writing until I have a staright job but once I do I'd be glad to be your Cowboys man.
Thanks for the offer.

508 days ago

L.J. Burgess said...

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man, i just heard the news ! i'll miss you here but you gotta do your thing. reading your stuff has really helped me with my own thought process.

tear it up over there John !

509 days ago

Eli Etzel said...

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Good luck you will do well you know alot about sports good luck

509 days ago

Adnan Tezer said...

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Best of luck to you John. I know you'll do well. Your presence here will be missed.

509 days ago

Salaar Shamsi said...

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Good luck John..hope it all turns out well for you..

509 days ago

Ben Weixlmann said...

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Good luck, John. Let me know of your other endeavor, I'd be happy to help.

510 days ago

Raider Card Addict said...

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Best of wishes, John....won't forget the original miracle mets....

510 days ago

Andrew McNair said...

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Good luck John. Always enjoyed a wee read of your work.

510 days ago

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