Royal Brougham - Revision history

Ric: more info, from today's KUOW radio program

2009-03-14T20:01:26Z

more info, from today's KUOW radio program

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	'''Born''': 1894 in St. Louis, MO, USA		'''Born''': 1894 in St. Louis, MO, USA<br>

	'''Died''': October 30, 1978 in Seattle, WA, USA		'''Died''': October 30, 1978 in Seattle, WA, USA

	Brougham joined the ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'' (P-I) in 1910 as a copy boy, after dropping out of Seattle's Franklin High School. His first article would appear in the P-I in 1913, in an interview with former World Lightweight Champion Jimmy Britt.		Brougham joined the ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'' (P-I) in 1910 as a copy boy, after dropping out of Seattle's Franklin High School. His first article would appear in the P-I in 1913, in an interview with former World Lightweight Champion Jimmy Britt.

	In 1920, Brougham became the Sports Editor at the P-I, and from 1925 to 1928 he served as managing editor of the whole newspaper, before returning to the sports desk. Brougham would remain at the P-I until he suffered a heart attack in the 4th quarter of a Seattle Seahawks-Denver Broncos football game at the Kingdome. Brougham died early the next morning at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.		In 1920, Brougham became the Sports Editor at the P-I, and from 1925 to 1928 he served as managing editor of the whole newspaper, before returning to the sports desk. He was responsible for bringing baseball legend Babe Ruth and world champion [[Jack Dempsey]] to Seattle for visits. He also donated hundreds of thousands of dollars for scholarships. Brougham would remain at the P-I until he suffered a heart attack (ruptured aorta) in the 4th quarter of a Seattle Seahawks-Denver Broncos football game at the Kingdome, after having downed about six hot dogs (he was infamous for his fondness of hot dogs). Brougham died early the next morning at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.

	It is estimated that Brougham wrote nearly 18,000 columns in his career, usually six per week. From the mid-1920s through the 1940s the boxing writer working with Brougham at the P-I was [[Dick Sharp]].		It is estimated that Brougham wrote nearly 18,000 columns in his career, usually six per week. From the mid-1920s through the 1940s the boxing writer working with Brougham at the P-I was [[Dick Sharp]].

	Brougham was honored by Seattle Pacific University in 1953, when they named their basketball court Royal Brougham Pavilion. Currently the street that runs between the two main Seattle sports stadiums, Safeco Field and Qwest Field, is named Royal Brougham Way, in his honor.		Brougham was honored by Seattle Pacific University in 1953, when they named their basketball court "Royal Brougham Pavilion." Currently the street that runs between the two main Seattle sports stadiums, Safeco Field and Qwest Field, is named "Royal Brougham Way," in his honor.

	Seattle P-I ~~Article~~ on Brougham: [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/145946_royal29.html]		Sources: ''Seattle P-I'' article on Brougham: [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/145946_royal29.html]; March 14, 2009, 12:10 p.m. KUOW 94.9 radio program on the forthcoming demise of the P-I.

	[[Category:Boxing Media\|Brougham, Royal]]		[[Category:Boxing Media\|Brougham, Royal]]

Ric at 01:15, 25 January 2006

2006-01-25T01:15:15Z

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	In 1920, Brougham became the Sports Editor at the P-I, and from 1925 to 1928 he served as managing editor of the whole newspaper, before returning to the sports desk. Brougham would remain at the P-I until he suffered a heart attack in the 4th quarter of a Seattle Seahawks-Denver Broncos football game at the Kingdome. Brougham died early the next morning at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.		In 1920, Brougham became the Sports Editor at the P-I, and from 1925 to 1928 he served as managing editor of the whole newspaper, before returning to the sports desk. Brougham would remain at the P-I until he suffered a heart attack in the 4th quarter of a Seattle Seahawks-Denver Broncos football game at the Kingdome. Brougham died early the next morning at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.

	It is estimated that Brougham wrote nearly 18,000 columns in his career, usually six per week. From the mid-~~1920's~~ through the ~~1940's~~ the boxing writer working with Brougham at the P-I was [[Dick Sharp]].		It is estimated that Brougham wrote nearly 18,000 columns in his career, usually six per week. From the mid-1920s through the 1940s the boxing writer working with Brougham at the P-I was [[Dick Sharp]].

	Brougham was honored by Seattle Pacific University in 1953, when they named their basketball court Royal Brougham Pavilion. Currently the street that runs between the two main Seattle sports stadiums, Safeco Field and Qwest Field, is named Royal Brougham Way, in his honor.		Brougham was honored by Seattle Pacific University in 1953, when they named their basketball court Royal Brougham Pavilion. Currently the street that runs between the two main Seattle sports stadiums, Safeco Field and Qwest Field, is named Royal Brougham Way, in his honor.

Matt: proofread

2006-01-24T20:59:12Z

proofread

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	It is estimated that Brougham wrote nearly 18,000 columns in his career, usually six per week. From the mid-1920's through the 1940's the boxing writer working with Brougham at the P-I was [[Dick Sharp]].		It is estimated that Brougham wrote nearly 18,000 columns in his career, usually six per week. From the mid-1920's through the 1940's the boxing writer working with Brougham at the P-I was [[Dick Sharp]].

	Brougham was honored by Seattle Pacific University in 1953, when they named their basketball court Royal Brougham Pavilion. Currently the street that runs between the two main Seattle sports ~~stadium~~, Safeco Field and Qwest Field, is named Royal Brougham Way, in his honor.		Brougham was honored by Seattle Pacific University in 1953, when they named their basketball court Royal Brougham Pavilion. Currently the street that runs between the two main Seattle sports stadiums, Safeco Field and Qwest Field, is named Royal Brougham Way, in his honor.

	Seattle P-I Article on Brougham: [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/145946_royal29.html]		Seattle P-I Article on Brougham: [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/145946_royal29.html]

	[[Category:Boxing Media\|Brougham, Royal]]		[[Category:Boxing Media\|Brougham, Royal]]

Matt at 06:34, 22 March 2005

2005-03-22T06:34:42Z

New page

'''Born''': 1894 in St. Louis, MO, USA

'''Died''': October 30, 1978 in Seattle, WA, USA

Brougham joined the ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'' (P-I) in 1910 as a copy boy, after dropping out of Seattle's Franklin High School. His first article would appear in the P-I in 1913, in an interview with former World Lightweight Champion Jimmy Britt.

In 1920, Brougham became the Sports Editor at the P-I, and from 1925 to 1928 he served as managing editor of the whole newspaper, before returning to the sports desk. Brougham would remain at the P-I until he suffered a heart attack in the 4th quarter of a Seattle Seahawks-Denver Broncos football game at the Kingdome. Brougham died early the next morning at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.

It is estimated that Brougham wrote nearly 18,000 columns in his career, usually six per week. From the mid-1920's through the 1940's the boxing writer working with Brougham at the P-I was [[Dick Sharp]].

Brougham was honored by Seattle Pacific University in 1953, when they named their basketball court Royal Brougham Pavilion. Currently the street that runs between the two main Seattle sports stadium, Safeco Field and Qwest Field, is named Royal Brougham Way, in his honor.

Seattle P-I Article on Brougham: [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/145946_royal29.html]

[[Category:Boxing Media|Brougham, Royal]]