Grantland Rice

Grantland Rice

journalist United States

Grantland Rice was a prominent American sportswriter and one of the most influential figures in sports journalism during the early 20th century. Known for his poetic writing style and deep understanding of sports, he played a crucial role in shaping the public's perception of athletics, particularly during the golden age of baseball and the rise of professional football. Rice's work not only covered a wide range of sports but also included significant contributions to the popularity of golf, especially with his involvement in promoting the Masters Tournament in its early years.

Born on Nov 01, 1880 (144 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
73,458
Power
4,660$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 8.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 73,458 $21,000,000 4,660$
Totals 1 331,002,651 73,458 $21,000,000 4,660$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Augusta National scheduled it then, hiring nationally syndicated writer Grantland Rice, who then persuaded many of his peers to stop by in Augusta. 8

CNN: Why America’s pastime caused the Masters to be played in April