Dr. Denis M. Crawford is a training coordinator at Youngstown State University and a freelance writer. His research interests are sports entrepreneurship and alternate professional sports leagues. His recently published biography of Johnny F. Bassett is his third book.
Guest Speaker: Denis Crawford
Friday, October 15, 2021 - Time: 12:00 Noon to 1:15 PM -
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Topic: "Johnny F. Bassett's Impact on Toronto Sports"
Host: John Fortney
For those interested in purchasing Denis's book here is the link to McFarland Publishing that can be used to purchase copies of his book on Johnny F. Bassett
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Biography:
Dr. Denis M. Crawford is a training coordinator at Youngstown State University and a freelance writer. His research interests are sports entrepreneurship and alternate professional sports leagues. His recently published biography of Johnny F. Bassett is his third book. He has also written a biography of influential NFL owner Hugh Culverhouse and scholarly articles on the World Football League's Papergate Scandal and the rhetoric of losing. Denis taught American History and Journalism for five years. He is also the managing editor of the Coffin Corner, a publication of the Professional Football Researchers Association.
Before pursuing an academic career, Denis spent more than a decade working for American credit unions and writing/performing in a local comedy troupe.
Denis holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Florida State University, a Master of Science in Communication from Florida State, a Master of Arts in History from Youngstown State University and a PhD in American Studies from Pennsylvania State University.
