Although writing for newspapers and magazines isn't quite as lucrative as creating copy for a large corporation or agency, it's often more exciting - especially when a story assignment involves interviewing a noted personality or top athlete. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to meet and interview a number of the best athletes in the world. Below is the list. Wow! Not too shabby for a guy who never worked for ESPN.
"In 30 years in communications, a business rife with poseurs and dilettantes, John Bagley personifies the rarest and most welcome of commodities: professionalism. In working in a variety of capacities at Pinnacle Publishing, John consistently delivered the goods. He routinely eclipsed expectations, consistently delivered ahead of schedule while making it all look easy." - Mark Paxton, former newspaper publisher and high school English teacher.