Read this very terrific profile of Fox News reporter (and former professional baseball player) Adam Housley in the Napa Valley Register and be floored by how cool this guy is. If you watch him on Fox News you know he's an amazing reporter (he was one of the few journalists chosen to witness Stanley "Tookie" Williams' execution at San Quentin; his reporting from that day is unforgettable) but this article shows you a personal side of him that's really impressive. Like Shepard Smith, Housley is the anti-Anderson Cooper: devoted to bearing witness through strength, not tears:
During his career with Fox, he has been in Thailand, providing extensive on-site coverage in the wake of the Southeast Asia tsunami.
He was also the lead reporter for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2003 California campaign for governor and has covered six hurricanes, including Katrina and Rita.
“You’ve got to find a way to convey what’s going on, besides the sounds, the smells, everything,” he explained. “While you’re there, it’s not my job to be on the air and cry. It’s my job to be on the air and to tell people and show people what’s going on, to be their eyes and their ears. It can be tough, but it’s my job. It’s an on-going battle every day, when you’re covering a story like Katrina or the tsunami. You’re seeing things that you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy.”
Read on for the whole story of his journey from pro athlete to star reporter...
