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Explore the inspiring life of Bob Greene, who grew up in Portland, Maine’s Black neighborhood on Munjoy Hill during the 1930s and ’40s. After graduating from Portland High School in 1953, Greene began a journalism career that spanned five decades as a global sports reporter for the Associated Press.
As an Associated Press reporter, Greene became one of the leading voices covering tennis from the 1950s through the 2000s. Along the way, he crossed paths with sports legends and world leaders, including three American presidents.
In this conversation with author Michael Connolly, Greene reflects on:
Growing up Black in Portland and the importance of Munjoy Hill’s community
His family’s eight-generation history in America, dating back to the 1700s
Encounters with presidents, Kennedys, and icons of sport
His decades-long career reporting on world tennis
How race and civil rights shaped his life and work
A remarkable life story connecting Portland’s past to the world stage. Perfect for those interested in African American history in New England, civil rights in Maine, or the history of tennis journalism and sports reporting.
