Mike Calvin
Michael "Mike" Calvin (born 3 August 1957) is an award-winning journalist and writer.
Career
Calvin established a global reputation during a twelve-year spell as Chief Sportswriter on the Daily Telegraph. He held similar positions at The Times and Mail on Sunday, and is a current columnist for the Sunday Mirror.[1] He has twice been named Sportswriter of the Year, twice named Sports Reporter of the Year and has been honoured at the British Press awards on six other occasions. He took a four-year sabbatical from journalism to help set up and run the English Institute of Sport, which provides strategic support to 35 Olympic sports.[2]
Calvin's first book, Cricket Captaincy, was published in 1979. His second, Only Wind and Water, was a result of his participation in a round the world yacht race. His third book "Family: Life, Death and Football" was released in October 2010. Calvin was given access to every aspect of the activities of Millwall FC throughout their 2009/2010 playoff winning season.[3]
Personal life
Originally from the Watford area, Michael has lived in Bedfordshire for over 20 years, with his wife and four children.
