Hey everyone, I really appreciate the responses. It seems like I am not alone in being interested in his status and legacy. Just a few notes:

Greg Perry-- My G&A collection is a little sparse in the early 80s and I'm missing a few issues. So you're pretty sure August 82 was his first feature article? I wonder if that's when his column started as well.

Shrapnel-- I really would be interested in any background you could provide on the Montana thing you mentioned. I am a RS fan, but I am interested in learning as much as I can, good and bad.