 Joe McLaughlin (sportswriter)

Joe McLaughlin, born Joseph Carroll McLaughlin, (April 17, 1934 – November 25, 1997) was one of Texas' most well-known and respected professional sportswriters of the late 20th century.According to the "Houston Chronicle", McLaughlin was considered "one of the true newspaper legends of the Southwest Conference," his name synonymous with high school, professional and college sports in Texas during the 1960s, 1970's and 1980's.