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Henning: 45 years covering sports provide endless memories

John Niyo and Chris McCosky talk with Lynn Henning, who's retiring after 40 years at The Detroit News. The Detroit News

The first day on the job as a full-time journalist and sports writer was Aug. 5, 1974, a hot, bright Monday morning, three days before President Richard Nixon resigned, and with a 7 a.m. start at the Battle Creek Enquirer.