Jimmy Breslin: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	James Earl Breslin
Born	October 17, 1928 • New York City • New York
Died	March 19, 2017 (aged 88) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors	Pulitzer Prize
Notable Works	“Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game?” • “The Short Sweet Dream of Eduardo Gutiérrez”
Movement / Style	New Journalism

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