He also explored golf, tennis, the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball and the Olympics.
Tributes quickly started circulating on social media.
And will be sadly, sorely missed.
John Feinstein at a 2004 NFL gameGeorge Gojkovich/Getty Images
Dick Weiss, a longtime college basketball writer, posted, Im still in shock.
just spoke with him.
he was supposed to stay with us Sunday night before appearing at a charity breakfast in Philadelphia.
John was a legendary storyteller who built lasting relationships with our coaches, players and administrators.