Richard Goldstein

Richard Goldstein is a journalist who has written for The New York Times. His work covers a wide range of topics, including sports, science, and history. He has reported on the deaths of notable public figures such as Orlando Cepeda, Willie Mays, Bob Schul, William A. Anders, Parnelli Jones, Bud Anderson Roman Gabriel and Carl Erskine among others. His articles often include details about the subjects' careers and achievements in their respective fields. Goldstein has also written about Whitey Herzog, a Hall of Fame cardinals manager and Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr., a highly decorated serviceman who received the Medal of Honor years after his actions in the Korean War.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

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  • Richard Goldstein's reporting is free of any significant biases.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • In the article about Lou Conter, Thomas Stafford and Frank Borman, Richard Goldstein mentions their roles in space missions and NASA without disclosing any potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

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Deceptions

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  • Richard Goldstein's reporting is free of any significant deceptive practices.

Recent Articles

Orlando Cepeda: The First Puerto Rican MLB Star Passes Away at 86

Orlando Cepeda: The First Puerto Rican MLB Star Passes Away at 86

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 Orlando Cepeda, the first Puerto Rican MLB star and 1967 NL MVP, has passed away at 86. Throughout his career, he played for six teams and finished with 379 home runs and a .297 batting average. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, Cepeda's passing comes just 11 days after another Giants legend, Willie Mays.
Willie Mays, the Charismatic 'Say Hey Kid' of Baseball, Passes Away at 93: A Legendary Career and Personal Life

Willie Mays, the Charismatic 'Say Hey Kid' of Baseball, Passes Away at 93: A Legendary Career and Personal Life

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Baseball legend Willie Mays, nicknamed 'Say Hey Kid,' passed away at age 93. A Hall of Famer, Mays played for the Giants (NY and SF) and Mets. Known for exceptional skills in all aspects of baseball with 660 HRs, 3,293 hits, .301 BA. Born in Westfield, AL; raised by father and aunts before joining Negro League's Birmingham Black Barons. Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1979.
Former NASA Astronaut William Anders, Known for Iconic 'Earthrise' Photo, Tragically Dies in Plane Crash

Former NASA Astronaut William Anders, Known for Iconic 'Earthrise' Photo, Tragically Dies in Plane Crash

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Former NASA astronaut William Anders, known for taking the iconic 'Earthrise' photograph during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, tragically died in a plane crash off the coast of Jones Island in Washington state on June 7, 2024. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the cause of the crash in which Anders was piloting an older-model Beechcraft T-34 Mentor alone.
Last Survivor of USS Arizona Battleship Dies at 102

Last Survivor of USS Arizona Battleship Dies at 102

Broke On: Saturday, 23 August 1941 Lou Conter, the last surviving USS Arizona battleship survivor who witnessed the attack during Pearl Harbor and later flew PBY bombers in WWII has passed away at age 102. He was a founding member of Pacific Historic Parks where USS Arizona still lies as a memorial.
Thomas Stafford: Apollo X Commander and Lifelong Space Exploration Advocate

Thomas Stafford: Apollo X Commander and Lifelong Space Exploration Advocate

Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024 Thomas Stafford, a former NASA astronaut and lifelong space exploration advocate, commanded Apollo X, the first flight of the lunar module to the Moon. He flew over 100 different types of aircraft throughout his career.

Frank Borman, First Astronaut to Orbit Moon, Dies at 95

Broke On: Thursday, 09 November 2023 Frank Borman, the NASA astronaut who commanded the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, has passed away at the age of 95. He first flew in space in 1965 aboard Gemini 7, a mission that proved humans could survive in weightless conditions. Borman, along with Jim Lovell and Bill Anders, orbited the moon 10 times on Christmas Eve 1968 during the Apollo 8 mission. After retiring from NASA, Borman served as the chief executive of Eastern Air Lines.

Apollo 16 Astronaut Ken Mattingly Passes Away at 87

Broke On: Thursday, 02 November 2023 Ken Mattingly, an astronaut known for his role in the Apollo 16 mission, has died at the age of 87. Mattingly was removed from the Apollo 13 mission due to exposure to German measles but played a significant role in the mission's success. After retiring from NASA, Mattingly questioned the high cost of human space exploration.