About Joe Nichols
Lived 1905 – 1984 (aged 79). Joe Nichols was an American journalist.
Giuseppe Fappiano (July 16, 1905 – December 23, 1984), known as Joseph C. Nichols, was an American sports journalist. A columnist for The New York Times, he won the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award in 1984 and is a member of the media section of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He joined the Times in 1923 as a copy boy, and became a reporter in 1925. Besides hockey, he also covered boxing and thoroughbred racing. He retired in 1975 and died of a heart attack in 1984.
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Who was Joe Nichols?
American journalist
When was Joe Nichols born?
Joe Nichols was born on 16 July 1905 in New Haven.
When did Joe Nichols die?
Joe Nichols died on 23 December 1984 in Rego Park.
What was Joe Nichols's occupation?
Joe Nichols was a journalist.
What nationality was Joe Nichols?
Joe Nichols was American.
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· DBpedia: Joe Nichols (journalist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Nichols. https://biography.guide/joe-nichols/
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