George Vecsey

‘Naked Came the Stranger’: An oral history

November 26, 2019Books

How “Penelope Ashe” pulled off the biggest literary caper of the century.

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‘Naked Came the Stranger’: An oral history

December 28, 2017Arts

Albert Pujols Signs with Angels

August 14, 2013Sports

The Legacy of Cardinals Manager Tony LaRussa

August 14, 2013Sports

Texas Rangers Win Game Four Against Cardinals, Tie Series

August 14, 2013Sports

World Series Begins in St. Louis Tonight

August 14, 2013Sports

The Texas Rangers will face off against the Cardinals in game one of the World Series tonight in St. Louis. George Vecsey, sports columnist for The New York Times, and author of “Stan Musial: An American Life,” previews the game and talks about what the World Series means to St. Louis sports fans.

A historic night in baseball

August 14, 2013Sports

It was one of the most memorable nights in recent baseball history on Wednesday as the New York Yankees faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox played the Baltimore Orioles.

Major League Bseball finds controversy at All-Star Game location

August 14, 2013Sports

Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game will take place in Phoenix, Arizona this year. The state has been the focus of national controversy over a recent law concerning unauthorized migrants, and 30 percent of league players are Latino – which means politics may overshadow the game. Groups on both sides of the debate are planning to […]

US faces off against Algeria in crucial World Cup game

August 14, 2013Sports

The U.S. team will need a clear win against Algeria if they want to secure their place in the second round. George Vecsey, sports columnist for our partner The New York Times is in South Africa to watch the game.

A dramatic World Cup weekend

August 14, 2013Sports

The U.S. managed a shocking 1-1 tie against England when English goalie Robert Green let an easy shot from Clint Dempsey bounce off his hands and into the goal. We talk to George Vecsey, sports columnist for The New York Times.