John McClain

John McClain is an American sportswriter for the Houston Chronicle.[1] He was the winner of the 2006 Dick McCann Memorial Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[2]

Early life

McClain graduated from Baylor University in 1975.

Career

McClain began his career writing for the Waco Tribune Herald from 1973-76 before moving to the Chronicle. During his career, he has covered the Houston Oilers until their move to Tennessee, the Houston Texans, and the Houston Aeros from the World Hockey Association.[3]

He is currently a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Seniors Committee, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee. He also appears on Sports Radio 610. In 2015, he was named as a Gridiron Legend.

References
  1. "NFL Network: John McClain on QB's". houstontexans.com. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  2. Manfull, Megan. "McClain to receive Dick McCann Award". chron.com. Hearst Newspapers, LLC. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. "John McClainTexans/NFL Writer, Houston Chronicle". mysanantonio.com. Hearst Newspapers, LLC. Retrieved 17 August 2019.


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