nytimes.com - 10/23/2008
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Florida fans love Tim Tebow. But enough to name their kids after him?
sports.yahoo.com - 10/30/2008
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Should You Name Your Kid After Athletes?
Dan Shanoff —
So why didn't we name him "Tim Tebow Shanoff?" The must-read is here. (That said: I continue to extend an open invitation to Tebow to attend the bris tomorrow. Will I let him do the circumcizing? Well, let's just say that if he is willing to make the effort to attend, I wouldn't rule it out.)
Shanoff's Wake-Up Call: Rays, RISP, Rain
The Sporting Blog —
... The Last Word: Want to see how you can spend your time while dealing with sleep-killing overnight feedings of a newborn? Musing on names. ...
My NYT Play Essay on Naming Your Kid After an Athlete: The Director's Cut
Dan Shanoff —
Did you catch my essay in last week's New York Times' PLAY magazine weekly online edition about the decision-making that goes into weighing whether to name your kid after an athlete? ...
New York Times Shutters Play Magazine
Dan Shanoff —
... . That's really too bad. I had enjoyed contributing (you can find the archive on the right). I'm particularly grateful for the chance to have published this. ...
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