Comments on: One-Eyed Jack

By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo

Mr OK Jazz Tokyo — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:12:32 +0000

Great stuff! Had not heard of him before but want to read Four Kings now.

By: Sliced Bread

Sliced Bread — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:40:16 +0000

Excellent work, Alex. A wonderful tribute, and terrific read.

By: RagingTartabull

RagingTartabull — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:43:20 +0000

Great stuff, absolutely loved it. Think I’ll add Four Kings to the ol’ Amazon cart now

By: Ara Just Fair

Ara Just Fair — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:03:53 +0000

Great piece, Alex. Cheers. George’s lifestyle would have been raked over the coals, along with all the other old partiers, if Deadspin and the intertubes were around 30 years ago. I wish more writers today were like him. ; )

By: Alex Belth

Alex Belth — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:24:03 +0000

Thanks, guys. Means a lot. And, I’m psyched you enjoyed the piece.

By: Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:56:47 +0000

Great work Alex. I know how much you put into this effort and it shows.

By: Shaun P.

Shaun P. — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:54:04 +0000

[0] Beautiful piece, Alex. It was a pleasure to read it. I bet your friend Mr. Schulian gave it high marks.

I don’t care for boxing at all, but “At the Fights” is on my Christmas list nonetheless. With writing that good, who wouldn’t want to read it?

[5] To be honest, its freaking awesome, and I am grateful to have the privilege – and I bet your DT regulars feel the same way about you, Jon.

By: William J.

William J. — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:30:56 +0000

Just a wonderful piece. Not surprise of course. Wasn’t aware of George Kimball before reading it, and now I feel like I kind of missed out on something.

By: Dimelo

Dimelo — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:26:07 +0000

Great stuff, Alex. I love the part about Thompson lobbying for a job at rolling stone for George.

By: TheGreenMan

TheGreenMan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:22:36 +0000

Great job, Alex. Wonderful piece. Love that story about the Nettles/Lee fight.

By: Jon Weisman

Jon Weisman — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:14:08 +0000

What’s it like for you regulars to bask in the greatness of Mr. Belth? What a privilege.

By: Alex Belth

Alex Belth — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:05:48 +0000

Thanks, guys. I learned a ton doing the piece, and, George was a terrific character.

By: Diane Firstman

Diane Firstman — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:01:09 +0000

and Jon Weisman is (rightly) singing your praises on this piece

well done my boy!

By: bags

bags — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:36 +0000

ack. effing freudian slip. deadspin.

By: bags

bags — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:58:41 +0000

great story alex. and deadpan. impressive.