[1] He began his career more than five decades earlier at the then-San Diego Union and also wrote for Pro Football Weekly.
[5] He took on what he has called the "NFL apologists," including William Wallace, sports columnist with The New York Times, and Jerry Green of the Detroit Free Press, in Magee's attempt to puncture what he called "NFL myths."
[6] Magee wrote frequently about interviews he had with American Football League superfan, archivist and historian Ange Coniglio.
Upon Magee's retirement in September 2008, the Union-Tribune published a tribute article about Magee that was written by people he covered and worked with, including former San Diego Chargers running back Hank Bauer.
[7] October 29, 2008 was proclaimed "Jerry Magee Day" by the San Diego City Council in recognition of his more than 50 years as "one of the region's top sports writers.