Pat Heery
Patrick Heery started his sports writing career in 2016 for The Has Been Blog, and, in 2018, began writing for Yardbarker, a sports and entertainment site. A history major in college, he practices real estate law in Ohio.
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8 College Basketball Coaches Who Changed the Game
Shortly after the invention of basketball in 1891, the college version of the game became integral to American sports. At its highest levels, college basketball has produced transformative and innovative men's and women's coaches. Here are eight who significantly impacted the ...read more
The 7 Boston Celtics Who Powered the NBA's Greatest Dynasty
The Boston Celtics dominated the 1960s, winning nine titles in 10 seasons, including seven in a row from 1960 to 1966—a near-perfect decade that has never been replicated in major North American professional sports. The only year in the 1960s that Boston did not win a title was ...read more
8 Defunct NFL Teams With Unusual Histories
The NFL, founded in 1920, wasn’t always the money-printing machine it is today. In the league's early years, college football was much more popular, and many early NFL teams struggled, relocated or folded. From the Canton Bulldogs to the Los Angeles Buccaneers, here are eight ...read more
8 Athletes Who Excelled at Two Sports
The odds of becoming a professional athlete are long. The odds of playing more than one sport well against elite competition are astronomical. Here are athletes who were blessed with the skill to excel—some even just briefly—in multiple sports: 1. 'Bullet' Bob Hayes Wins Two ...read more