Johnny Lawrence
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Johnny Lawrence

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About

A 29-year-old part-time sports writer, I earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University in 2006.

As an Editorial Assistant for a book publishing company in Detroit, I worked three years. I'm the Michigan/Ohio Regional Correspondent for StadiumJourney.com, a stadium project led by B/R Senior Analyst Paul Swaney. I also cover sports for GrizzlyBomb.com.

I appeared as the Featured Guest on "The Knee Jerks" radio show hosted by Detroit writer Greg Eno. And the first professional interview I conducted was Scotty Bowman, the single-greatest coach in NHL history.

I am currently working on multiple freelance projects.

Baseball and travel have always been my two greatest passions, and someday I hope to combine the two in my professional life. 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.

I long to write for a professional sports franchise.

For a semester, I attended university in London, England. I've visited Sweden, Norway, and Ireland on weekend jaunts, and have seen 15 countries altogether. 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.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

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

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Detroit Red Wings.

  • Favorite Coaches

    Tom Izzo, Mark Dantonio, Jim Leyland, Mike Babcock.

  • 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) Game 4 - 2006 ALCS: Detroit vs. Oakland, 2) June 12, 2007: Justin Verlander's first no-hitter, 3) 2006 World Series: Game One, Detroit vs. St. Louis, 4) June 2, 2010: Armando Galarraga's Perfect Game (yes, it was legitimate).

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

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

  • Ruth or Mays?

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

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Michael Jordan.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Wayne Gretzky.

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big Ten.

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  • mike daly posted 438 days ago

    mike daly

    Hey johnny this is Michael daly I lost ur # please email me at miked221987@gmail.com and ill give u my new # please contact me

  • Ash Marshall posted 630 days ago

    Ash Marshall

    Hey Johnny,

    Here are two baseball stories I thought you might enjoy reading. The first is a behind the scenes look at putting together the Mets new Hall of Fame and museum with the help of collectors and guys down at Cooperstown, and the second is an interview with the man who owns the Mookie Wilson ball that got through Billy Buckner's legs. It is a pretty good story that I hope all baseball fans will enjoy.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/396082-behind-the-scenes-at-the-new-york-mets-hall-of-fame-and-museum

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/396094-the-remarkable-story-of-the-ball-that-got-through-billy-buckners-legs

    Any feedback would be fantastic.

    Cheers,

    Ash

  • Adam Biggers posted 722 days ago

    Adam Biggers

    Awesome Olympic slide-show. I know you copied Matt G, but oh well, I'll get over it (joke). I commented on it, basically repeating what you said, so I guess I "copied" your stance on the issue. Keep up the great work.

  • Ash Marshall posted 818 days ago

    Ash Marshall

    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

  • Lou Cappetta posted 851 days ago

    Lou Cappetta

    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

  • D.A. posted 852 days ago

    D.A.

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

  • Keith Schlosser posted 853 days ago

    Keith Schlosser

    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

  • Cliff Eastham posted 869 days ago

    Cliff Eastham

    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

  • D.A. posted 870 days ago

    D.A.

    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

  • Greg Eno posted 872 days ago

    Greg Eno

    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

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