Bill Gleason (1922-2010) - A legendary sports journalist, Gleason began his career at 19 as Sports Editor for the Southtown Economist. He wrote for most of his career for the Chicago Sun-Times. In 1975, he helped create a wildly popular radio program called The Sports Writers. This show was eventually turned into a TV show named, The Sports Writers on TV. In addition to his contributions as a sports writer, Gleason served in World War II and received the Silver Star, wrote three books, "Footsteps of a Giant", "The Liquid Cross of Skid Row," and "Daley of Chicago." His chariable work included founding the Red Cloud Athletic Fund, and working with Misericordia, Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities and Maryville Academy.