Background
Robinson, Alan Thistle was born on April 19, 1951 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Harold B. and Mary L. (Thistle) Robinson.
Robinson, Alan Thistle was born on April 19, 1951 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Harold B. and Mary L. (Thistle) Robinson.
Student, West Virginia University, 1969-1970; Bachelor of Business Administration, Mountain State College, 1973.
Sports writer, Parkersburg News, 1971-1972; sports writer, The Intelligencer, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1972-1975; sports editor, Associated Press, Charleston, West Virginia, 1975-1982; sports editor, Associated Press, Pittsburgh, since 1982.
Member American Association Baseball Writers (president Pittsburgh chapter 1985, 90, secretary-treasurer 1993-1994), American Association Pro Football Writers, American Association Basketball Writers, North America Pro Hockey Writers, Heisman Trophy Selection Committee.