He's no Jim Murray (there was only one of those), but I like reading Chris Dufresne's articles in The Times:

Southern California cool, athlete edition

Anybody have any additions to the list?

 

Interesting list.

I'm sure I would have included Merlin Olsen. And where is Wilt?

I'm also sure I would not include any wrestler or driver as an athlete.

 

Father Murphy belongs there...and Wilt certainly should have made the cut.

I can't see Pincay on the list unless Shoemaker is on it too, and I'd probably have given Kareem a slot somewhere. Maybe instead of Amy Alcott

 

What about Jenny Finch?

 

Forgot about her...she's definitely cool as far as I'm concerned!