Photo courtesy of Marshall University
About the Author
From the electric sidelines to the meticulous editor's desk, Craig T. Greenlee has masterfully woven narratives that throb with the heart of sports at every level.
As the former sports editor at UPSCALE Magazine, his flair for storytelling shone brightly, capturing the essence of the games and the athletes who play them. His passion for spotlighting young talent blossomed further when he took the helm of the High School Sports Xtra, a weekly supplement of the Winston-Salem Journal (NC) daily newspaper.
What drives Craig isn't a secret. It's his relentless commitment to crafting stories that captivate and resonate, one compelling word and one vivid camera frame at a time. His sharp editorial skills have been displayed in esteemed publications like DIVERSE Issues in Higher Education and Convergence magazines.
...
Always connected to the essence of athletic competition, Craig has skillfully chronicled the triumphs and trials of college sports as the North Carolina A&T beat writer for the News & Record (NC) daily newspaper.
Yet, beyond the stadium lights and the crowd's roar lies a story of profound personal significance. As a former Marshall University football player, Craig has a deeply intimate connection to one of the most heartrending events in sports history—the devastating 1970 plane crash that claimed the lives of most of his teammates.
Harnessing his own raw emotions and the collective grief of a community, he authored November Ever After, a memoir that struck a deep chord with readers, revealing the unbreakable spirit of those touched by the tragedy.
With the revelation of new details after the memoir was published, Craig penned a heartfelt sequel, Marshall Ever After, offering another deep dive into the enduring legacy of resilience and recovery. Holding a B.A. and M.A. in Journalism from Marshall University, his life and career are a testament to his unwavering dedication to storytelling.
Currently residing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with his wife, Cynthia, Craig continues to inspire and impact with his words, proving that the power of a well-told story can indeed change the world.
