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Pete Finney passed away this morning at the age of 88-
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:03 am
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:03 am
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He was one of the best sportswriters
He was one of the best sportswriters
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Mr. Finney was at places to write about major sporting events such as LSU's Tiger Stadium during Billy Cannon's legendary 89-yard punt return on Halloween Night 1959 in the annual grudge match against the University of Mississippi; John Gilliam's 94-yard touchdown return of the opening kickoff at the first Saints game at Tulane Stadium; and also Tom Dempsey's record-setting 63-yard field goal for the Saints.
Mr. Finney was a 17-time recipient of the Louisiana Sportswriter of the Year Award, and the Louisiana Sports Writers Association renamed its columnist-of-the-year award for him. He was inducted into the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 and, a year later, into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
Mr. Finney wrote two books: "The Fighting Tigers, 1893-1993: One Hundred Years of LSU Football" and "Pistol Pete: The Story of College Basketball's Greatest Star," about LSU's Pete Maravich.
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Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:06 am to TigerintheNO
I read many of his articles, before the Internet at least. He was a good one.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:14 am to eddieray
RIP
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:17 am to TigerintheNO
always read him in times picayune back in the 80s and 90s
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:20 am to TigerintheNO
One of the best ever. I have his book, "The Fighting Tigers II, LSU Football, 1893-1980"; I'm looking at it right now.
I grew up reading his sports columns and always enjoyed them. RIP, Mr. Finney.
I grew up reading his sports columns and always enjoyed them. RIP, Mr. Finney.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:23 am to TigerintheNO
Great career
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:59 am to TigerintheNO
A 3rd book was released earlier this year. A collection of a lot of his past articles. Check out the Table of contents here: https://petefinney.com/table-of-contents/
RIP. Great writer and human.
RIP. Great writer and human.
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Posted on 8/13/16 at 12:01 pm to TigerintheNO
I threw the States Item before the merger with the Picayune. Finney was the Roesler of the States Item. Good writer.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 12:13 pm to Penrod
Pete and Buddy D were in a class by themselves.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 1:04 pm to G I Jeaux
In 1956 I was sitting in the Reveille office working on a story when Pete Finney, who was visiting the campus at the time, came up and asked if I had written a recently printed story. When I acknowledged having done so, he said he thought it was very informative and professionally done. Greatest compliment I ever received. My favorite N.O. sports writer.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 1:08 pm to TigerintheNO
RIP 
Posted on 8/13/16 at 1:09 pm to TigerintheNO
RIP Pete Finney
I grew up reading his columns.
I grew up reading his columns.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 1:17 pm to G I Jeaux
Pete was in his own class, but he was not in the same "class" as Buddy D. Two totally different personalities in how they covered local sports. Pete could be counted on to know the inside inside scoop & did not favor one side or the other in any issue. He just laid out the facts as he knew them. Best of the best as far as I am concerned.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 1:19 pm to TigerintheNO
RIP to an old school sportswriter.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 1:22 pm to Keltic Tiger
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Pete was in his own class, but he was not in the same "class" as Buddy D. Two totally different personalities in how they covered local sports.
Pet and Buddy stood out among their peers. Enough said. No need to derail this thread.
RIP, Mr Finney. You will be missed.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 1:23 pm to Jim Rockford
I always looked forward to his columns on Sunday and Monday after Saints and LSU games. He had a way with words he will be missed for sure.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 2:12 pm to Da Hammer
I've had the pleasure of sharing many tailgating conversations with this man....truly a consummate professional at delivering sports imagery.....
You will be missed my friend!!!!!
You will be missed my friend!!!!!
Posted on 8/13/16 at 2:25 pm to TigerintheNO
RIP. One of the good ones
Posted on 8/13/16 at 2:34 pm to DenverTigerMan
I read the fighting Tigers at the library growing up It helped make a fan out of me !
Posted on 8/13/16 at 2:35 pm to specchaser
He made me enjoy reading about sports as a kid. One of the best. Prayers sent.
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