Julie K. Rubini

Eye to Eye


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      Eye to Eye

      Eye to Eye

      SPORTS JOURNALIST CHRISTINE BRENNAN

      Julie K. Rubini

      BIOGRAPHIES FOR YOUNG READERS

      Ohio University Press

      Athens

      Ohio University Press, Athens, Ohio 45701

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      © 2019 by Julie K. Rubini

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      Frontispiece: Christine, rinkside at the 1994 Winter Olympics

       Courtesy of Christine Brennan

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Names: Rubini, Julie, author.

      Title: Eye to eye : sports journalist Christine Brennan / Julie K. Rubini.

      Description: Athens : Ohio University Press, [2019] | Series: Biographies for young readers | Includes bibliographical references.

      Identifiers: LCCN 2018058621| ISBN 9780821423745 (hc : alk. paper) | ISBN 9780821423752 (pb : alk. paper) | ISBN 9780821446645 (PDF)

      Subjects: LCSH: Brennan, Christine--Juvenile literature. | Women sportswriters--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature. | Women sportscasters--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature. | Sportswriters--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature. | Sportscasters--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.

      Classification: LCC GV742.42.B72 R83 2019 | DDC 070.449796092 [B] --dc23

      LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018058621

      Contents

       Author’s Note

       Chapter One: In the Locker Room

       Chapter Two: Drive

       Chapter Three: Box Out

       Chapter Four: Rookie

       Chapter Five: Unsportsmanlike Conduct

       Chapter Six: Major Leagues

       Chapter Seven: Live from the Olympics

       Chapter Eight: Figure Skating

       Chapter Nine: Going National

       Chapter Ten: Passing the Baton

       Christine’s Timeline

       Christine’s Awards and Recognitions

       Glossary

       Acknowledgments

       Notes

       Bibliography

      Author’s Note

      I HAVE KNOWN of Christine Brennan for years. It has been a privilege getting to really know her over the last ten years as our worlds came together in honor of those we loved.

      Christine’s memoir, Best Seat in the House, was published in 2006. My husband, Brad, and I invited her to participate in the children’s book festival we founded in memory of our daughter, Claire, that year. Even though we typically feature children’s book authors and illustrators at Claire’s Day, we thought that since Christine’s book was a tribute to her father, we could stretch the requirements. After all, this is Christine Brennan. She signed the copy of the book I bought for my husband: For Brad, A dear friend and a great Dad. Thank you for all you do for the children of Northwest Ohio. Claire would be so proud of her father. Fondly, Chris.

      These three sentences sum Christine up perfectly. Kind. Gracious. Grateful. Empathetic. Christine signed books all day, and when the bookseller ran out of copies, she offered some of her own so that everyone who wanted to buy one would get one. Christine also helped give out our special reading awards in Claire’s honor to students. The C.A.R.E. Awards, or Claire’s Awards for Reading Excellence, are given to children nominated as the most improved readers in their schools. Every child nominated receives a personalized certificate and a coupon to choose a book from the collection available at Claire’s Day.

      Researching, writing, and sharing her story has been a blessing. Christine’s messages, whether in a note, a phone call, a lecture, or her writings, are consistent. They are always upbeat, down-to-earth, and true to her honest, midwestern roots. She is strong, precise, and humble. Christine is dedicated to her craft, and just as importantly, to students who wish to follow in her footsteps. She gives countless hours of her time mentoring and teaching future journalists. In fact, students can visit Christine’s website and find a section just for them, offering her advice.

      I’ve discovered through studying Christine’s life journey and career path that she is not only dedicated to getting the story right but committed to teaching others to do the same.

      Christine is an inspiration as a journalist, mentor, and human being.

      I am honored to share her story.

      Eye to Eye

      ONE

      IN THE LOCKER ROOM

      I grew up in a time where girls were not encouraged to love or play sports.

      —Christine Brennan1

      AUGUST 23, 1980

      CHRISTINE BRENNAN had just graduated earlier that spring from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism. All her academic courses and experiences prepared her for this moment. She knew the questions to ask, and the people to pose them to.

      Her years as a spectator taught her the game of football. Time spent