September 1985 Issue [Article] Untitled Download PDF Adjust Share by George Plimpton, Subscribe or log in to continue reading. Tags 20th century Athletes College sports Conduct of life Corrupt practices Economic aspects Mass media and sports Public opinion Sports United States More from George Plimpton End Zone The average athlete begins to wonder when his career is going to end almost as soon as he starts it—knowing that it either can be shortened with devastating swiftness by… Costing Out Iran Six cents for lost prestige The quality lit game Remembering Terry Southern Adjust Share