Johnny Lawrence
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Johnny Lawrence

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Johnny's Bio

A 27-year-old aspiring sports writer, I earned a Bachelor's Degree in English/Creative Writing from Michigan State University in 2006.

As an Editorial Assistant for a book publishing company in Detroit, I worked almost three years. In-between jobs, I am currently looking for sports writing work around the country.

Baseball and travel have always been my two greatest passions, and someday I hope to combine the two in my professional life. At an early age, I developed a love for the game. My child-like obsession has only increased, as my old age has not stifled my interest in the game.

I attend 50+ Detroit Tigers games each season and enjoy hitting the road to see the Tigs play in other cities. To date, I've been to 16 MLB parks; it is my goal to see all 30 within ten years.

My sports interests do not stop at baseball. I'm heavily interested in NCAA basketball, NCAA football, NHL, NFL, & NBA. I enjoy tracking MLB Minor League player development also.

This year, I've decided to publish all my work on Bleacherreport.com after writing for several sports websites in the past. I would accept any sports position, but long to write for a professional sports franchise.

I co-author "Detroit Tigers Dissector" with Rudy Dominick, a weekly article covering our home team.

For a semester, I attended university in London, England. I've visited Sweden, Norway, and Ireland on weekend jaunts, and have seen more than ten other countries. With no exceptions, I rank Interlaken, Switzerland, the most breathtaking, life-changing locale on earth.

Did I mention that Hall of Fame outfielder, Goose Goslin (registered the series-winning hit in the 1935 World Series for Detroit), is my grandmother's cousin?

I can be reached at Lawre167@gmail.com.

Johnny Writes About

The Short List What Johnny thinks about sport's most pressing questions

  • Favorite Athletes

    Nolan Ryan, Justin Verlander, Nicklas Lidstrom, Henrik Zetterberg, Kalin Lucas, Javon Ringer, Barry Sanders, John Smoltz.

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Red Wings.

  • Favorite Coaches

    Tom Izzo, Scotty Bowman, Mike Babcock, Mike Dantonio.

  • All Time Sports Moment

    ALCS 2006, when Magglio Ordonez slugged a home run to send Detroit into the World Series.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    1) 2006 ALCS: Detroit vs. Oakland, 2) June 12, 2007: Justin Verlander's no-hitter, 3) 2006 World Series: Game One, Detroit vs. St. Louis.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    1) 511 Wins ~ Cy Young, 2) 110 Shutouts ~ Walter Johnson.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth dominated on the mound as well, but Mays is 2nd best all-time.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Michael Jordan.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Wayne Gretzky.

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

    Big Ten.

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  1. thanks. i unfortunately have to scale back now though due to school and travel obligations.

  2. In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

  3. Hi Johnny
    What is baseball to you? See what my memories reveal, if you get a chance. Thanks, Cliff

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262741-what-is-baseball-a-recollection-of-memories

  4. Hey Johnny,

    Here's my take on the upcoming epic Min/Det battle:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262390-another-al-central-epic-clash-previewing-the-twins-tigers-series

    Thanks
    DA

  5. Hi Johnny....

    Sorry for the late notice, but I need a guest tomorrow to talk some Tigers on the BTR show I co-host called "The Knee Jerks." It's a phone-in deal.

    We go live at 11 pm ET Monday nights. The show's URL is www.blogtalkradio.com/thekneejerks.

    If you're interested, get back to me and I'll give you more details. We'd have you on from 11:00-11:45-ish.

    Thanks,
    Greg

    GregorySEno@aol.com

  6. Hey-
    If you have a Twitter, can you PLEASE follow DetTigersDen. It's the Twitter for a new blog dedicated to Tigers coverage that will be launched on Sept. 19th.

    THANKS!

  7. Hi Johnny
    I think MLB needs to revamp their structure and their schedule. What do you think?
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244633-mlb-if-its-broke-fix-it

  8. Hello Johnny, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc

  9. Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.

    He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.

    I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem

  10. Johnny-
    My latest Tigers By the Numbers looks back at Al Kaline. Check it out. Thanks.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243528-tigers-by-the-numbers-al-kaline

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