# ![@ricktelander Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::235878491.png) @ricktelander Rick Telander

Rick Telander posts on X about nfl, book, happy, in the the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  6.25% [finance](/list/finance)  5.36% [musicians](/list/musicians)  3.57% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  1.79% [nfl](/list/nfl)  1.79% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  1.79% [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football)  0.89%

**Social topic influence**
[nfl](/topic/nfl) 7.14%, [book](/topic/book) 5.36%, [happy](/topic/happy) 4.46%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 4.46%, [player](/topic/player) 3.57%, [football](/topic/football) 3.57%, [this is](/topic/this-is) 3.57%, [bad bunny](/topic/bad-bunny) 2.68%, [paul](/topic/paul) 2.68%, [if you](/topic/if-you) 2.68%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"And we're so terrified of Muslim and immigrant and dark-skinned bad guys. Consider fearing the white male "patriot" American terrorist folks. Remember Timothy McVeigh Terry Nichols Dylan Roof these new bomb and gun guys Interesting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1056379108324794368)  2018-10-28T02:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Ray played organ like nobody else. Bass lines and leads and syncopation that made the Doors unique. Saw them in [----]. So sad hes gone. Raymond Daniel Manzarek born 2/12/39. I don't know about YOUR Mt. Rushmore of Chicago's contributions to the world of classic rock but he has a place on MINE. Happy birthday and RIP Ray. The straw that stirred the drink for @TheDoors . https://t.co/nx8A3wFXuu Raymond Daniel Manzarek born 2/12/39. I don't know about YOUR Mt. Rushmore of Chicago's contributions to the world of classic rock but he has a place on MINE. Happy birthday and RIP Ray. The straw that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1096123238520889344)  2019-02-14T19:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Hey Kyle who is happy youre retiring You were a great player and friend to fans and media. Get healthybud Some chicagoans are probably happy to hear Im finally stepping away and getting my body right. Some Chicagoans may be sad to hear this. Either way ufeel about it I want u to know how lucky I am to have spent time in your city. I became a man while playing in Chicago.Thank you❤ Some chicagoans are probably happy to hear Im finally stepping away and getting my body right. Some Chicagoans may be sad to hear this. Either way ufeel about it I want u to know how lucky I am to have spent time in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1214010873402007552)  2020-01-06T02:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Hardhitting Northwestern middle linebacker Mac Uihlein is part of family that owns and runs Uline the $billion office product distribution company started by grandparents. You dont always have to come from bad part of town to be tough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1977469430440288725)  2025-10-12T20:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Its despicable that President Trump calls Hunter Hess a real loser because the Olympic athlete dared to say there were things wrong with this country. When criticism of the US is demonized by the commander in chief look out. Trump channeling North Korea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/2020649868050513962)  2026-02-09T00:04Z [----] followers, 17.5K engagements


"Ironic that SB message is all about start of US Thomas Jefferson [---] years land of the free freedom of speech freedom for all (Until Trump doesnt like it.) 💥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/2020650650779189518)  2026-02-09T00:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Bad Bunny is a statement about Latinos Puerto Rico others innUS world who will not be denied. Hope Trump was watching"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/2020672581729153124)  2026-02-09T01:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Trump watched Bad Bunny Called it an affront to the Greatness of America and Nobody understands a word this guy is saying. 🤣 Youd think [--] felonies Stormy Daniels inciting insurrectionists etc might be bigger affronts. Nah. Btw [---] million people speak Spanish"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/2020733684395982891)  2026-02-09T05:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@bhop77 Like you know. 🤣 Btw virtue signal is now my favorite clichereplaces clap back circle back and on the ground"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/2020734800252788756)  2026-02-09T05:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"One more thought on SB XL. If Trump hates Bad Bunny so much why doesnt he hate the NFL NFL Films Robert Kraft Jody Allen all [--] NFL owners and especially commissioner Roger Goodell THEY hired this man. News flash: He didnt hire himself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/2020737118927044803)  2026-02-09T05:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Im guessing B Bunny remembered these helpful free throws post-155 mph wind [----] hurricane that ruined much of PR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/2020995941566738787)  2026-02-09T22:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@ArmadorThrash99 Thats right. Who hired Jay Z The NFL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/2021030720529945064)  2026-02-10T01:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Am I the only one who noticed Bad Bunnys Mt. Golgotha symbolism Jesus on the cross flanked by crucified thieves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/2021147097043435630)  2026-02-10T08:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"For the love of God can the Bears stop dicking around and build a new stadium in Arlington Heights They will NEVER again find [---] acres nearby (in Illinois) to build on. Pritzker Warren mayors unions Soldier Field lease taxpayers figure it out Ridiculous"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/2021312187759779914)  2026-02-10T19:55Z [----] followers, 31.4K engagements


"My article on Dwight Clark from the [----] SI preseason pro fb issue. Dwight says to me: "Clam chowder Journey and Kellen Winslow--that's what I love." Miss him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1003935411562049536)  2018-06-05T09:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"A free press is the enemy of all dictators and despots"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1009149738627813376)  2018-06-19T19:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Bye to the Hawkeroo A huge part of White Sox culture and lore goes out with Ken Harrelson. Happy trails bud"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1044299685144535040)  2018-09-24T18:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"So sad tabout the passing of great football writer and SI pal Paul Zimmerman "Dr. Z." I remember sitting in a wine shop parking lot near Stanford drinking expensive wine out of paper cups as he described notes and body with knowing vigor. We had fun baby Goodbye dear Z"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1059497624619925504)  2018-11-05T17:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"One more thought about Luck Gronkowski retirements before age 30: HS football is [--] years college is [--] yrs; who says you should play NFL ball for a decade even if you can Only similarity to fb body abuse is injury sustained in car wrecks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1166405368429387776)  2019-08-27T17:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Hey allstrap it on for ESPNs 10-part Last Dance starting Sunday. Michael Jordan in all of his amazing beautiful ass-holish glory"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1250512902337036288)  2020-04-15T19:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Hey all Last Dance'' watchers--might like our breakdown of each ESPN episode every Monday morning. Introducing the Chicago Six-Times with Richard Roeper & Rick Telander https://art19.com/shows/chicago-six-times/episodes/761fd4c8-2a08-4682-b126-77f350cc9a65 https://art19.com/shows/chicago-six-times/episodes/761fd4c8-2a08-4682-b126-77f350cc9a65"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1253528637388849152)  2020-04-24T03:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"All of the sports of [----] don't seem real. Or maybe they just seem like pale dream-like imitations of the real things. NBA playoffs in October Eight MLB playoff games in one day College football sort of Count me lost"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1312626932295577600)  2020-10-04T05:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"So sad to hear about old Sun-Times pal Vaughn McClures passing. Only [--]. Worked for Trib ESPNa sports guy. A good guy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1317152519269863424)  2020-10-16T17:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Place emptied fast. Understandable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1462531156679827466)  2021-11-21T21:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"So the Grobber was original techno geek in the press box--armed--ta-da--with a tape recorder-- and he's the one who got the legendary Lee Elia meltdown at Wrigley. It's a masterpiece of F-bomb fury and them country c---suckers'' rage. I loved discussing w Grob. Endless fun"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1483159777198944257)  2022-01-17T19:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Remembering Les Grobstein and the Lee Elia rant via @SunTimes https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2022/1/17/22888916/les-grobstein-cassette-tape-lee-elia-rant-wrigley-field-sammy-sosa-columnutm_campaign=chicago.suntimes&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2022/1/17/22888916/les-grobstein-cassette-tape-lee-elia-rant-wrigley-field-sammy-sosa-columnutm_campaign=chicago.suntimes&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1483549597444231174)  2022-01-18T21:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Bulls guard Alex Caruso cheap-shotted into surgery by Bucks Grayson Allen. Ive long felt fines collected by league after such should go to injured party. NFL MLB NHL too. Give CARUSO the moneymake Allen hand it to him personally. Why does league get it Did it get hurt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1485126205087137800)  2022-01-23T05:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"On a planeof course Im the only person reading a newspaper (USA Today) greeted by big happy full-page PR from LIV Golf ✌"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1540501274453475329)  2022-06-25T01:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Former Bears quarterback Erik Kramer: I was sick beyond my control https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022/9/12/23350171/former-bears-quarterback-erik-kramer-depression-suicide-attempt-reslience-hope https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022/9/12/23350171/former-bears-quarterback-erik-kramer-depression-suicide-attempt-reslience-hope"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1569751520438267905)  2022-09-13T18:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Just did radio w Steve Dahl and co. Dahl suggests Cutler as GM. Now there my friends is a fix"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/549675626760650752)  2014-12-29T21:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"G Wittenmyerand me talking Cubs backing in 3:20 Am. Watchu doin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/776697898482434048)  2016-09-16T08:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Last out of WS. What it looked like from deadline-demolished press box"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/795007627877093378)  2016-11-05T20:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Seriously--does anybody have a problem with the death penalty for Dylann Roof Shouldn't this guy be hurried off the planet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/809497330487586817)  2016-12-15T20:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"For Steve Kellyanne and Don--this might help. Hope the words aren't too big. Xox rt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/828140815910322177)  2017-02-05T07:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The Mighty Del-Crustaceans kick it at The Humble Pub Highwood IL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/865823088231018496)  2017-05-20T06:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Sun-Times sports columnist Rick Telander honored for 'A season under the gun' via @suntimes ---Thank you Sun-Times friends http://bit.ly/2Hoyo24 http://bit.ly/2Hoyo24"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/988538931338792960)  2018-04-23T22:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Penn State loses to NU fires head coach James Franklin because its better to pay him $50 million buyout than let him stay. Its college 🤣🕺🏼"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1977466340559540554)  2025-10-12T20:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The NFL shield serves and protects. http://t.co/FigSNGINeK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/560920936191246336)  2015-01-29T22:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""Hut Hut" Katy Perry tells her receiver to go uh deep http://t.co/fyuUeZDVcf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/560929939248013313)  2015-01-29T22:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""California Gurls"--more penile-symbolic snakes poles melting ice cream plus cherry-tart nipples than average pop tune"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/560994346711785474)  2015-01-30T02:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"49ers great Dwight Clark died today of ALS just a very sad thing. I hung out w Dwight back in the day for an SI story--had a blast. He was so down to earth. We played catch and laughed the whole time. ALS dementia Parkinson's CTE Alzheimer's --I hate them RIP Mr Catch Man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1003805474448343040)  2018-06-05T01:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I know I'm just a sports columnist but our President has said journalists are "the enemy of the people." I'm a journalist. Thus I am an enemy of my beloved countrymen. I will never forgive him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1009149455088717825)  2018-06-19T19:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Exactly when does a president become a dictator Orwell might say right about now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1018946010347909120)  2018-07-16T19:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Why as a sportswriter do I write about Donald Trump Its because sports are self evident broken down by experts galore. But our country being run by a malignant narcissist leads every conversation every dinner every family get-together. This is new. This is news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1085006120173948928)  2019-01-15T02:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"As a former pizza delivery boy let me throw this at you: When you order that pie tonight give the dude a nice tip. And dont bitch if the cheese isnt quite molten 🤗"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1090742185207779328)  2019-01-30T22:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Paul Sullivan receives Billy Goats highest honorhigh amidst the grease beer vapor and ancient cigarette smoke"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1119300091062497282)  2019-04-19T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Chet Coppock is gone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1119326454649696257)  2019-04-19T19:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Memorial Day salute to my late father the bomber pilot23 missionsthe kind and gentle and dignified man we called Sweetie.❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1133208222041595905)  2019-05-28T03:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Dad had a saying when things were good: C.A.V.U. I asked him what it meant when I was little . Pilots used it when the sky was cear and you could see forever he told me. Ceiling and visibility unlimited. Miss my Pops. ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1133212716737409024)  2019-05-28T03:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Thoughts on Andrew Luck retiring at 29: have you seen the many old NFL guys lurching around like half-dead crabs in a bucket Money and fame cant change pain. Hate to see you go. Glad you did it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1166044484322365442)  2019-08-26T17:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Critics/deniers might say whats climate change got to do with you Mr. Sportswriter Hmm. Ever heard of snow skiing hunting fishing outdoor hockey outdoor running birding hiking kayaking simply reveling in the beauty of nature Kids lead us. Kids will be alive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1175162105294729216)  2019-09-20T21:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Always wondered: why is money so evil for a 21-22 year old college football or basketball player yet so good for millionaire coaches Power never relinquishes power except at the tip of a spear"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1179101779428102146)  2019-10-01T18:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"#SportsIllustrated Depressed over steady demise of SI sold three times in last year now owned by a Seattle thing called Maven. I left a lot of my soul there as did many other writers and photographers. 😪"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1180011267882442752)  2019-10-04T06:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Was looking yesterday at Kobe videos I took at London Olympics talking with Kobe how he was a changed gracious friendly thoughtful man so easily aware of his place--comfortable ready to roll"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1221531410625781760)  2020-01-26T20:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"We were talking at [----] Games and Kobe was excited to watch other great athletes in other sports. He also wanted to stay in the village with other Olympians to be part of it all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1221536119814336512)  2020-01-26T20:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"So sorry to see David Haugh Rich Campbell Jimmy Greenfield leave/get cut from the Chicago Trib. Not good for sports fans. journalism. The brotherhood grows smaller"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1227252331550593024)  2020-02-11T15:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"the thing you need to know about The Last DanceMichael Jordan has a hard time understanding why other people have a hard time understanding his need to push bully demean and win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1260026268168278018)  2020-05-12T01:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Anybody remember great Jerry Sloan Norm Van Lier Chet Walker Bob Love Bulls of 1970s I sure do. Boerwinkle one of best passing centers EVER Agree Paul. I felt the same way. Boerwinkle was a solid player on some strong Bulls teams. Definitely a cheap shot. Agree Paul. I felt the same way. Boerwinkle was a solid player on some strong Bulls teams. Definitely a cheap shot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1262455562756907008)  2020-05-18T18:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Mitchell Trubisky. A good decent hardworking team guy. If he had Jay Cutler's talent or if Cutler had his decency and leadership skills we'd be talking HOF QB. Such is life"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1312627516000083969)  2020-10-04T05:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"My July [--] [----] SI cover story on Marvelous Marvin Hagler in Milan Italy. He was dignified courteous happy. What a fighter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1371204137703063553)  2021-03-14T20:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Thought I never wanted to see another word about Brady Belichick Patsthen I read Seths book. Yes I know Seth but thats not a factor here. This is new fascinating so well writtengreed drive ambition desire hard work pride humor ass hole-ishnessall here. Shazam"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1438935459934134285)  2021-09-17T18:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Justin Fields watches Brittney GrinerSky-Mercury game right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1449205195729260545)  2021-10-16T02:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"At least your veteran scribe asked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1462556914437566481)  2021-11-21T23:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Z and me at sports media HOF. Winston-Salem SC. Love that kid ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1470887968722374659)  2021-12-14T22:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"After Kirk Cousinsprofound anti-vaxxercame to Chi and beat the impotent Bears I wonder yet how history will record the insanity of millions of Americans rejecting a miracle life-saving drugif not for themselves then for fellow citizens🖤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1473480690251579392)  2021-12-22T02:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"What odds would you give that Antonio Browns brain were it dissected now would show CTE symptoms Id go [--] to [--]. Minimum"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1478593957873520640)  2022-01-05T05:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Les Grobstein died and Chicago nighttime sports radio will never be the same. Sad deal. The Grobber. A true original. Did not see this one coming. Rest In peace old bud"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1483108809916698628)  2022-01-17T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Hey all--wrote tomorrow's Sun-Times column about the Grobber's legendary tape of Cubs mgr Lee Elia's 38-f-bomb multiple profanity lunatic over-the-edge rant from [----] about drunk jobless Cubs fans Les would be proud😅"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1483248368788946944)  2022-01-18T01:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"As Bears search for direction goes on: remember how excited fans/pundits were about Dave Wannstedt Jerry Angelo Lovie Smith Marc Trestman (CFL) Ryan Pace-w-John Fox (young and old) QB wizard and nice guy Matt Nagy. Fans press have NO clue.Every new guy looks good. 🤣"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1483988419634204672)  2022-01-20T02:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Not sure if anybody noticed but former 49ers TE Greg Clark then [--] killed himself [--] mos ago. Dr Ann McKee director of Boston CTE Center just reported Clark had stage III CTE. Clark is at least the 13th NFL suicide diagnosed with CTE. From head trauma"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1519871891888087041)  2022-04-29T02:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"This Memorial Day Im thinking of my father Dick Telander the WWII Mitchell bomber pilot and Nazi hunter. Hed be [---]. Love you Dad❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1530769198137413633)  2022-05-29T04:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The most meaningful award Ive ever receivedfrom my Subway Stars just kid s then men now. Brooklyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1540934980292984832)  2022-06-26T05:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"More on 🌭: . I believe my [--] in then-US Cellular Field press box will not be broken by a working journalist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1550181144989147141)  2022-07-21T18:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Lenny was so nice to me as a training camp rookie. Didnt have to be. Just a decent man. Beyond old school. He was break-the-mold unique. #sad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1562568006953156615)  2022-08-24T22:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Why are these two photos from half a century apart so cool A hundred reasons starting with Lenny to Pat but most of all because the Chiefs uniforms havent changedclass never ends"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1562997838610841600)  2022-08-26T02:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@mantarnyc @briantylercohen What about nails sticking to your magnetic head"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1617626559518773248)  2023-01-23T20:53Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements


"This is a normal dribble. Carrying no longer exists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1642350042835976193)  2023-04-02T02:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Old pal Bill Gleason interviews Ray Nitschke Jan 1966"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1673061568139984900)  2023-06-25T20:12Z [----] followers, 35.5K engagements


"Me and Jimmy - Miami"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1698055872084140333)  2023-09-02T19:30Z [----] followers, 29.3K engagements


"Hugging my granddaughter Bo at a Sweet Dreams book signing last night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1720306227765203436)  2023-11-03T05:05Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements


"If you want to know root of Krause-Jordan animosity read this https://vault.si.com/vault/1993/03/15/the-sleuth https://vault.si.com/vault/1993/03/15/the-sleuth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1747422502693876133)  2024-01-17T00:56Z [----] followers, 28K engagements


"Sports Illustrated. To me this is like watching the home where you grew up burn down with every family photo inside"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748550681206702183)  2024-01-20T03:39Z [----] followers, 29.6K engagements


"I had one of my early stories in this issue of SI on Bill Walton. Did anybody notice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748553944467378326)  2024-01-20T03:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"My first cover story I think. Tony was a good guy who was beat up felt unappreciated. Understandable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1748559684246585729)  2024-01-20T04:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A recurring thought about SI's eclipse: if you live long enough you'll see something you love disappear not just from wrongdoing which would be almost tolerable but--worse--from irrelevance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748578714063913259)  2024-01-20T05:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Book signing todaygrandkids Bo and Morley came by"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1751386895077016057)  2024-01-27T23:29Z [----] followers, 16.4K engagements


"When I started my poem book Sweet Dreams. My boys. Time goes by. @ricktelander When Sportswriters ruled 🐐 https://t.co/nHDa9BRyuJ @ricktelander When Sportswriters ruled 🐐 https://t.co/nHDa9BRyuJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1751417243685019988)  2024-01-28T01:29Z [----] followers, 17.8K engagements


"It's time to stop the stadium money train https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/02/26/its-time-to-stop-the-stadium-money-train-bears-sox-reinsdorf-mccaskey-sports-telander https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/02/26/its-time-to-stop-the-stadium-money-train-bears-sox-reinsdorf-mccaskey-sports-telander"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1762627072940220469)  2024-02-27T23:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@richarddeitsch This cover was so wrong. Its much of the reason I left Sports Illustrated for the Sun-Times. Jordan decided not to speak to SI again. So I was done talking to him Think he holds a grudge Bigger issue: he DID NOT embarrass baseball. MLB embarrassed itself w strike"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1768682202269733188)  2024-03-15T16:54Z [----] followers, 89.4K engagements


"@fox32news Why the anger over Lous question Isnt steroid suspicion the reason Sosa hasnt been in Chicago in a decade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1768700605944430993)  2024-03-15T18:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"LSU coach Kim Mulkey is enraged over an unpublished story supposedly coming in the Wash Post. Furious the alleged writer talked to disgruntled former players. Maybe got a point. But arent disgruntled players like happy players also players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1771709539248669177)  2024-03-24T01:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Kim Mulkey LSU coach raged: I will sue the Washington Post if they publish a false story about me. Do it Coach. By all means. Yes But be careful. Legal tip: facts and opinions are not false"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1771951088368857561)  2024-03-24T17:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Proud to be a finalist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1776339409740193994)  2024-04-05T20:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Fly Williams and I met [--] yrs ago same place Flatbush"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1776501935010369864)  2024-04-06T06:47Z [----] followers, 31.4K engagements


"Fly Williams (jumping) points out that in photo I took in [----] sitting in neighborhood crowd at The Hole in Brownsville in street clothes is NBA champion-to-be Maurice Lucas. I never knew"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1776836741015507270)  2024-04-07T04:57Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements


"@ScottDochterman Lynnette Woodard (1978-81) was a great player but she didnt play in NCAA (began for women in 1981) her points are not recognized by NCAA and by her logic Babe Ruth still holds HR record (fewer gms) Jesse Owens holds [---] meter record (old track) every NFL record is bogus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1777119100801577064)  2024-04-07T23:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Old NU buddy and Pulitzer Prize winner Jeff Marx me former LSU All Conf center and terrific writer John Ed Bradley formerly of SI one of few novelists who was big time footballer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1793509499564683655)  2024-05-23T05:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Not many people remember the troubled 22-yr old Walton of [--] yrs ago. Severe diet foot issues idealism Jack Scott rain disilusionment depression loneliness debilitating stutter--he was ready to quit basketball quit it all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1795886103850811696)  2024-05-29T18:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Re: Carter cheap shot of Caitlin Clark. Its understandable foes are jealous angry disgusted w Clark for many reasons. Happens. Sports. But Sky is low class w pouty childish refusal to answer questions. Worst is enabler coach Weatherspoon: Were good. No were not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1797683196014035049)  2024-06-03T17:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Thoughts on Carter cheap shot of Clark. Its not the foul or mouthing Bitch that is troubling. Its the ancillary parts. Angel Reese celebrating. Carters antisocial history. No apology. No regret. Arrogance of Sky. Amateurism of Sky. Thinking dirty is tough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798226267986411824)  2024-06-05T05:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"When I was growing up in Peoria and he was at Bradley and Bradley bball was all. A decent thoughtful talented man a role model. (The Chicagoan Magazine Jan 1974.) Rest in peace Chet the Jet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1799877373929631800)  2024-06-09T18:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Mongo awaiting gold jacket and HOF bust"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1819725126339903757)  2024-08-03T13:20Z [----] followers, 108.4K engagements


"Richard Dent presents"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/1819789257877209400)  2024-08-03T17:35Z [----] followers, 140K engagements


"In St. Louis. Michael Sam's first big public practice as pro. Players have touched him. No one dead yet. http://t.co/MDD0uJjPDm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/492784767469752320)  2014-07-25T21:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Brittney Griner just got on knee proposed w ring to Tulsa Shock's Glory Johnson. We have moved into new territory folks. Ain't comin back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/500464618205351936)  2014-08-16T02:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Jimmy Clausen vs. Ndamakong Suh on Sunday. Candles lit. Prayer vigil begins now. http://t.co/4eooG0kwhI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/545692838608908289)  2014-12-18T21:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Oh brother. My NU pal and former Willie the Wildcat Craig Sager has died. What a terrific guy Always kind and a great sense of humor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/809498853036748800)  2016-12-15T20:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Frank Deford deserves credit for something beyond his writing prowess. His baby The National changed writers' pay forever. 👍🏼"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/871248748021678080)  2017-06-04T06:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"RIP Connie Hawkins. "Foul" a great book led me to Brooklyn. Hawk was a kind soul met my Subway Stars thrilled them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/916726997098860550)  2017-10-07T18:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Hey folks My daughter Cary's and co-author Kyle's new book "New Minimalism." No. [--] on several charts. So proud"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/950510899554586624)  2018-01-08T23:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@DePaulJOUR The DePaulia should be proud. Great insight and persistence in DePaul/Wintrust issue. Jon Ballew is a 26-yr old ex-Marine--nice credentials for not being intimidated. Shane Rene is there with him. In my career I have found student newspapers to be the roots of freedom and news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ricktelander/status/977379082039189505)  2018-03-24T02:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

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