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In Memoriam: Robert "Bob" Berry

Found December 04, 2011 on Sports Law:
PLAYERS: Jackie Robinson
TEAMS: Boston College Eagles,  Ohio State Buckeyes

Very sad news last week in the sports law world, as former Boston College Law School sports law Professor Bob Berry passed away at 75. Marquette University Law School sports law Professor Matt Mitten shares the following with our readers: Sports Law Academic World Loses One of Its Heavy HittersBob Berry, a retired Boston College emeritus professor of law who was an internationally recognized expert in sports law, died recently in Florida. During his distinguished academic career, he taught sports law courses at several law schools, including Boston College, Ohio State, and Capital. Bob authored or co-authored many sports law review articles and books, including Sports Law and Regulation: Cases, Materials, and Problems (with Matthew Mitten, Timothy Davis, and Rodney Smith). He was well known for his extensive knowledge of sports law along with his kindness and his sense of humor. Bob was a wonderful friend, mentor, and co-author, whom I was privileged to know. All of ...
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