For most of her amazing career, sportswriter Mary Garber, who died Sept. 21 at 92, navigated uncharted waters. While Mary went quietly about her job, she understood that she was a pioneer for women, for sports and for all of us. She understood the importance of breaking the barriers but was still focused on getting a balanced story.
There were no female sportswriters when I faced Bobby Riggs in 1973. It was a sign of the times that many editors--like Mary's--didn't see the need to assign a female sportswriter. I have always wished that Mary could have been there. Her take...
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