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Meghan Montemurro

When did you join AWSM?

2008

How has AWSM helped you?

AWSM has helped me connect with other awesome women in the business. It’s been a great resource, including when needing advice or just wanting to talk with other women, an opportunity that’s rare on the baseball beat with the lack of women covering the sport. The annual convention is always a highlight of my year.

Where do you work?

Philadelphia Phillies beat writer at The News Journal (Wilmington, Del.)

Previous job?:

Cubs/White Sox beat writer and prep reporter for The Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, Ill.)

Where do you reside?

Philadelphia

Favorite team(s):

I grew up a fan of most of the Chicago sports teams (Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks) and I still root for my alma mater, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.

Favorite sporting event(s):

The Olympics as well as any postseason finals, particularly the World Series and the Stanley Cup Final.

Bucket list sporting event(s):

Covering a World Series was on the top of my list, which I got to check off this past year when I covered the Cubs-Indians games at Wrigley Field. Still on my list to cover and experience: The Olympics and the Super Bowl.

Favorite sports venue(s):

Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, PNC Park, Assembly Hall in Champaign (now known as the State Farm Center)

Quote:

“She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted.”

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