Veteran sports journalist Bailey described Forbes as a lion who was relentless, calm, calculating and smart. You kept you motor running for long hours and your nature kept you going when you should rest,” Bailey said. He noted that since walking through the doors of ISSA in 2002, Forbes’ contribution was sterling and invaluable. “George was regarded by ISSA and the wider sporting industry as an upstanding sports administrator. JAAA president Garth Gayle said Forbes, who was an executive with his association, was a fearless mitigator.

Source: Forbes December 03, 2022 15:23 UTC