I was particularly interested in how the Philadelphia Daily News would write about Bill Conlin, who died yesterday.

Conlin was one of their rocks for a generation of their readers. Yet it all got wiped away with horrible allegations of child molestation in 2011.

Today’s headline read: “Bill Conlin, Daily News sports columnist, whose career ended in disgrace, dies at 79.”

From John F. Morrison’s story:

After Conlin’s death, Daily News managing editor Pat McLoone commented: “Bill’s career ended in disgrace. Speaking to his work, though, his writing was often brilliant. At a time before the Internet and sports-only TV channels, Bill Conlin’s coverage in the Daily News was the primary source of information and analysis for a generation of Phillies fans.”

Daily News executive sports editor Chuck Bausman said: “Bill was one of the reasons I got into this business. His writing was brilliant. He made stories come alive with his prose and insight. However, what was revealed about his personal life was a tragedy for Bill and his family and a painful reminder for the victims.”