Darrell L. Christian

Background

Christian, Darrell L. was born on December 26, 1948 in Henderson, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Boyd and Thelma (Todd) Christian.

Education

Bachelor, U. Kentucky, 1970.

Career

Sports writer, Gleaner Journal, Henderson, Kentucky, 1964-1965; sports editor, Gleaner Journal, Henderson, Kentucky, 1965-1966; newsman, Associated Press, Charleston, W. Virginia, 1967-1968; newsman, Associated Press, Indianapolis, 1972-1975; news editor, Associated Press, Indianapolis, 1975-1980; supervising editor, Associated Press, Washington, 1980-1981; deputy sports editor, Associated Press, New York City, 1981-1985; sports editor, Associated Press, New York City, 1985-1992; managing editor, Associated Press, New York City, 1992-1998; director MegaSports, Associated Press, New York City, since 1998. Pulitzer prize juror, 1995-1996.

Achievements

• Darrell L. Christian has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1970-1973.

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Father:

James Boyd Christian

Mother:

Thelma (Todd) Christian