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Minnesota sports journalism icon, Sid Hartman passes away at 100

For those of us who have spent the majority of our lives here, the name Sid Hartman is a sports journalism icon. A man who has been covering sports for the Star Tribune and doing radio for WCCO for decades has passed away at age 100.

My father’s extraordinary and resilient life has come to a peaceful conclusion surrounded by his family.

— Chad Hartman (@ChadHartmanShow) October 18, 2020

Many words and stories will be written about the man known simply as, “Sid.” This is an attempt to capture the color and uniqueness of his life.