He became a columnist in 1964 , and continued to write his sports column after UPI named him as its sports editor from 1972 to 1985 .
He spent 42 years with United Press International , one of only two jobs he had in his working career .
He became a columnist in 1964 , and continued to write his sports column after United Press International named him as United Press International 's sports editor from 1972 to 1985 .
He spent 42 years with United Press International , one of only two jobs he had in his working career .