Who's Apologizing Now?
The Chicago Tribune for rushing the headlines and snagging the wrong guy.
Dan McGrath, Associate Managing Editor/SportsAugust 10, 2006
Haste to make deadline is no excuse for putting incorrect information in a newspaper.Factual errors erode a paper's credibility....For the record, Chicago's Eddie Johnson remains extensively involved in charity work, including motivational speaking and basketball clinics for kids. In addition to his broadcasting duties, he is president of a Phoenix telecommunications firm. He got his degree from Illinois in 1981, and he was and is regarded as one of the NBA's model citizens.Again, we apologize."It has been a tough day," Johnson said, "but I appreciate you trying to set the record straight."
Haste to make deadline is no excuse for putting incorrect information in a newspaper.Factual errors erode a paper's credibility....For the record, Chicago's Eddie Johnson remains extensively involved in charity work, including motivational speaking and basketball clinics for kids. In addition to his broadcasting duties, he is president of a Phoenix telecommunications firm. He got his degree from Illinois in 1981, and he was and is regarded as one of the NBA's model citizens.Again, we apologize."It has been a tough day," Johnson said, "but I appreciate you trying to set the record straight."
