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Sam McPherson

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  • Freelance Music and Sports Journalist, CBS Sports
  • Freelance Music and Sports Journalist, AXS
  • Freelance Music and Sports Journalist, Freelance
United States
As seen in: AXS, CBS Sports, KCBS-TV (Los Angeles, CA), KCNC-TV (Denver, CO), KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh, PA), KOVR-TV (Sacramento, CA), KPIX-TV (San Francisco, CA), KTVT-TV (Ft. Worth, TX), KYW-TV (Philadelphia, PA), WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL), WBZ-TV (Boston, MA), WCBS-TV (New York, NY) and
Covers:  MLB, NCAA, NFL, NFL, PGA
Half dolphin 🐬 Lazy Ironman 🚴‍♂️ Quiet journalist 📰 Published historian 📚 College English prof 📓 Lover of most things progressively Best Coast 🇺🇸

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Sam McPherson’s Biography

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Sam McPherson has had a long and varied journalism career in sports and the arts dating back to 1991. He has written for USCHO, CBS, and AXS most notably, while recently turning his focus to sports history.

Sam McPherson’s Journalist Portfolio

CBS Local Sports

CBS Local Sports

Collection of Sam McPherson's writings for CBS

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MLB Playoff Pinch Hits 2014

MLB Playoff Pinch Hits 2014

Daily looks at the 2014 MLB playoffs

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Daily McPlay

Daily McPlay

Side project for a sports journalist turned sports historian. Something matters, right?

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Top 13 best classic rock bassists

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By Sam McPherson
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There is an old saying among music fans everywhere that you are not really a fan of a band unless you actually know the bass player's name. That is perhaps due to the fact the bassist is the most unsung member of a group, even if s/he provides the backbone to many arrangements and performances of the band's best-known and most-liked songs.
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Rainy day playlists: Best songs to listen to while it's raining

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By Sam McPherson
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Rain is not for everyone, as it sometimes makes people sad. However, rain brings water, the stuff of life, and we all have had moments of pure joy in the rain, no doubt. Sometimes, there is nothing better than just standing in the rain and letting the drops fall on you from up on high. Rain cleanses the soul, in a certain sense, in addition to the air we breathe. It is an obvious connection to bring music to the equation.
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Top 13 best classic rock guitarists

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By Sam McPherson
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When it comes to classic rock, what truly defines this genre of music to most listeners is the guitar work: the hooks, the solos, and the riffs that make you grab you air guitar and show off. Classic rock is defined as any band that recorded in the 1970s or earlier. Apologies to The Edge, Kurt Cobain, and Jack White for not making this particular list. Enjoy the axes ... 13.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for my college newspaper, covering the women's gymnastics team.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, when I was a kid. Good riddance! Got my first Mac in 1986, and everything was different.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means you contribute to the record of human experience, and with the Internet, your voice can live forever via Google!
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