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People named Michael Royko
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Journalist. He was a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist known for his sarcastic wit and colorful stories of life in Chicago, Illinois. The son of a Chicago cab driver, he made a name for himself working first for the Chicago "Daily News", then the Chicago "Sun-Times", then finally the Chicago "Tribune". He quit the "Sun-Times" a day after Australian press baron Rupert Murdoch bought the newspaper in 1984, giving his reason for quitting that he believed Murdoch would rather have sensational journalism than quality journalism. He expressed little use for politicians, but wrote about them frequently. His book, "The Boss," is a novel-length depiction of Richard J. Daley's tenure as Mayor of Chicago during the 1960s and 1970s and the inner workings of a giant political machine. A devoted fan of baseball, after Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Carey had a heart attack in the late 1980s, Mike Rokyo took a turn in the team's booth as guest announcer. He won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1972, and in 1995 received the Damon Runyon Award, given annually to the journalist who best exemplifies the style that made Runyon one of the best columnists of his day.
Michael Royko of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois was born on October 19, 1896, and died at age 87 years old in August 1984.
Michael J Royko of Painesville, Lake County, Ohio was born on July 25, 1931, and died at age 78 years old on May 10, 2010.
Michael Royko of Willoughby, Lake County, OH was born on November 10, 1907, and died at age 81 years old on September 27, 1989.
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Alexander Royko (Jul 24, 1929 - Jul 1, 2003)
Alice Royko (Feb 17, 1920 - Aug 5, 1993)
Andrew Royko
Ann Royko
Anna Royko
Anne Royko (Mar 30, 1913 - Jan 1976)
Bernard Royko (Sep 8, 1938 - Aug 15, 2011)
Carl Royko (Oct 9, 1928 - Jul 3, 2001)
Carol Royko (Nov 21, 1934 - Sep 1979)
Edward Royko (Oct 29, 1918 - Jan 29, 1988)
Edwin Royko (Dec 31, 1924 - May 21, 2003)
Emil Royko (Jan 11, 1920 - Jan 1980)
Esther Royko (Dec 25, 1925 - Sep 20, 2001)
Fannie Royko (Jun 23, 1895 - Dec 24, 1992)
Frank Royko
Geraldine Royko (Mar 16, 1948 - Sep 9, 2005)
Jean Royko (Jul 9, 1929 - Apr 1985)
John Royko
Joseph Royko
Josseph Royko (Jul 29, 1936 - Apr 6, 2011)
Julia Royko (Sep 1, 1913 - Oct 26, 1996)
Katherine Royko (Oct 9, 1903 - Jan 1972)
Louis Royko
Louise Royko (May 3, 1897 - Feb 1973)
Margaret Royko (Nov 2, 1913 - Nov 1957)
Marie Royko (Jan 27, 1915 - Aug 13, 1995)
Martin Royko (Nov 11, 1897 - Apr 1983)
Mary Royko
Michael Royko
Mike Royko (Dec 5, 1898 - Mar 1968)
Milton Royko (Aug 10, 1925 - Jun 10, 2010)
Nellie Royko (Aug 24, 1917 - Jan 9, 1990)
Nicholas Royko (Nov 17, 1936 - Dec 28, 2008)
Patricia Royko
Philomena Royko (Jun 17, 1922 - Jan 6, 2009)
Rose Royko (May 2, 1920 - Mar 6, 2002)
Rosemma Royko (Apr 15, 1946 - Dec 13, 2006)
Rudolph Royko (Mar 13, 1916 - May 12, 1998)
Sharon Royko (Nov 6, 1948 - Mar 29, 1996)
Stephen Royko (Aug 31, 1920 - May 26, 1991)
Steve Royko (Aug 21, 1897 - Jan 1964)
Thomas Royko (Aug 17, 1917 - Mar 31, 1998)