![]() ![]() ![]() This sports consumption made him a true Philly sports fan. And football was my favorite sport, and Tommy McDonald was my favorite player.” Everything I read, everything I consumed involves sports in one way or another. “One of the things I’ve learned over time is there’s a disproportionate number of people who are writers who are only children. The play tells the story of their friendship that developed and lasted a lifetime, and ultimately wound up with both of them standing on the steps of the Hall of Fame.ĭidinger describes his 10-year-old self as a curious, voracious reader. ![]() He even wrote a play called “Tommy and Me.” It’s the story of Tommy McDonald, the great Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, whom Didinger met when he was a 10-year-old fan and McDonald was an Eagles rookie. In the course of 53 years, Didinger’s work has been showcased across multiple platforms: newspapers, books, radio, and television. Lynn asked him: “Do you value your insights and opinions about the Philadelphia sports scene?ĭidinger quipped, “Some days more than others.” ![]() WHYY thanks our sponsors - become a WHYY sponsor ![]()
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