Joe David Brown

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED does not often carry major articles examining the character (sporting and otherwise) of a city, but when we do undertake such a piece we give our investigators a free hand. In 1962 Joe David Brown...

The daring Phillies have Philadelphia as excited as it ever was in the days of the Whiz Kids. A look at the town, the team and its excellent young pitcher, Art Mahaffey.

The golden chase is on as pro golf opens its richest season and renews a great duel—Arnold Palmer vs. Jack Nicklaus. How the top players may fare is explored by Alfred Wright.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MOODSirs:Regarding your article The San Francisco Myth (Jan. 15), I would be more than happy to personally escort Mr. Joe David Brown halfway across the Golden Gate Bridge and give him that...

The Liberté, grand old lady of the French Line, retires from service in November. Joe David Brown salutes his favorite ship, and what he considers the last civilized way to travel.