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Robert Heard
Robert Lee Heard (April 10, 1930 – April 15, 2014) was an American writer, journalist and reporter for the ''Associated Press'', who covered politics, government and sports news in Texas for the wire service. Heard was shot and wounded by Charles Whitman on August 1, 1966, while covering Whitman's attack on the University of Texas at Austin for the Associated Press. Heard received widespread praise for his series of reports on the integration of the Texas Longhorns football team. He also authored several books, focusing on sports and politics. Provided by Wikipedia-
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