Johnny Lawrence joined February 2009

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Johnny Lawrence

About Johnny »

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.

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  • 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.

  • Unitas or Montana?

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Michael Jordan.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Wayne Gretzky.

  • Pele or Maradona?

  • Federer or Sampras?

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

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

    Big Ten.

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Ash Marshall said...

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Hey Johnny,

I'm writing articles about the MLB 9s and thought you'd be interested in the Detroit Tigers' piece.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292893-mlb-9s-detroit-tigers-did-ty-cobb-have-the-best-offensive-season-ever

Any feedback or thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Ash

3 days ago

Lou Cappetta said...

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Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards

36 days ago

D.A. said...

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

37 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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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

38 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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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

54 days ago

D.A. said...

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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

55 days ago

Greg Eno said...

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Hey Johnny....

A look back at the '84 Tigers
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261248-84-tigers-turned-pennant-race-mine-field-into-a-walk-in-the-park

57 days ago

Greg Eno said...

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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

62 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

67 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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Me VS MLB Network

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245377-me-vs-mlb-network-top-9-unbreakable-records

83 days ago

Austin Drake said...

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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!

83 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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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

85 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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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

85 days ago

D.A. said...

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Hey Johnny

Miguel Cabrera IS the AL MVP.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243958-miguel-cabrera-is-the-american-leagues-most-valuable-player

-DA

86 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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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

86 days ago

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