Background
Searcy, Jarrell D. Jay was born on March 26, 1934 in Stevenson, Alabama, United States. Son of Harley Johnson and Dovie Mae (Ryan) Searcy.
Searcy, Jarrell D. Jay was born on March 26, 1934 in Stevenson, Alabama, United States. Son of Harley Johnson and Dovie Mae (Ryan) Searcy.
Student, University Tennessee, 1953-1954; student, East Tennessee State University, 1956-1957.
Reporter, Kingsport Times-News, Tennessee, 1956-1957; reporter, Chattanooga Times, 1958-1964; sports editor, Chattanooga Times, 1964-1971; editor/reporter, New York Times, New York City, 1972-1975; executive sports editor, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1975-1986; senior writer, Philadelphia Inquirer, since 1986.
Member National Turf Writers' Association, Boxing Writers Association of America, National Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association, Associated Press Sports Editors Association (president 1984-1985), Quality Life Association (president 1990).
Married Jackie Lou Hildebrand, November 17, 1956. Children– Michael Jarrell, Mark William.