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Jean Giambrone
American sports writer
Virginia "Jean" Giambrone (May 6, 1921 – January 21, 2013) was an American sports writer, who became the first woman to be awarded full press credentials at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.[1] Jack Nicklaus called her "a true professional in her craft",[1] while former colleagues noted her impact on women's athletics and journalism: Scott Pitoniak opined that "Every current female athlete, coach and administrator really owes her a debt of gratitude,"[2] while Bob Matthews called her "the best friend women sports people in Rochester ever had."[1]