Thomas Boswell
Thomas Boswell
Columnist

Tom Boswell began his career at The Washington Post in November, 1969 as a copy aide. After his stint there, he became a general assignment reporter for twelve years covering such sports as baseball, golf, college basketball, tennis, boxing and local high school sports. In 1984, he became a columnist.

Tom graduated from Amherst College in 1969 with a major in English literature. He was born in Washington, DC and went to St. Stephens School in Alexandria, Va.

He has written many books including “Game Day,” “The Heart of the Order,” “Strokes of Genius,” “Why Time Begins on Opening Day” and “How Life Imitates the World Series.”

Latest by Thomas Boswell

Ask Boswell: Redskins, Nationals and Washington sports. RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY 5/28 (Boswell off for Memorial Day)

Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.

Ask Boswell: Redskins, Nationals and Washington sports

Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.

The Nats have no excuses

The Nats have no excuses

COLUMN | With the most difficult part of its schedule almost over, Washington has a big opportunity.

In need of a Natitude adjustment

In need of a Natitude adjustment

COLUMN | ‘World Series or Bust’ sounded like confidence in spring, but it’s proven to be a weighty burden.