Frank Deford, NPR's Longtime Philosopher Of Sports, Dies At 78 - NPRNPRFrank Deford, NPR's Longtime Philosopher Of Sports, Dies At 78NPRThrough nearly four decades, at least five presidential administrations and seemingly countless Super Bowls and World Series, NPR listeners could depend on at least one thing in the ever-unpredictable world of athletics: Frank Deford. A mainstay on ...Frank Deford, renowned sportswriter, dies at 78CNNMoneyLegendary sportswriter Frank Deford dies at age 78ESPNAward-winning sports writer Frank Deford dies at 78ABC NewsLos Angeles Times -USA TODAY -Washington Post -NPRall 78 news articles »