Jean Giambrone, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jean Giambrone

sportswriter

Date of Birth: 06-May-1921

Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, United States

Date of Death: 21-Jan-2013

Profession: sportswriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Jean Giambrone

  • Virginia "Jean" Giambrone (May 6, 1921 – January 21, 2013) was an American sports writer, who became the first woman to be awarded full press credentials at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
  • Jack Nicklaus called her "a true professional in her craft", while former colleagues noted her impact on women's athletics and journalism: Scott Pitoniak opined that "Every current female athlete, coach and administrator really owes her a debt of gratitude," while Bob Matthews called her "the best friend women sports people in Rochester ever had."

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