Former Columnist
Benjamin Hochman
Benjamin Hochman was a sports columnist for The Denver Post until August 2015 before leaving for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, his hometown newspaper, for the same position. He has finished among the top 10 in The Associated Press Sports Editors' (APSE) national sports writing awards numerous times. In 2015, after his first full year as a sports columnist at The Post, he finished in the APSE's top 10 for column writing.
Hochman previously worked for the New Orleans Times-Picayune, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for its Hurricane Katrina coverage. Hochman wrote the Katrina-themed book “Fourth and New Orleans,” published in 2007.
A graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism, Hochman has covered numerous major sporting events, including the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the BCS Championship Game and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. A St. Louis native, Hochman previously covered the Nuggets for The Post.
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Hochman: Willie Mays’ 660 will mean more than A-Rod’s
Hochman: Willie Mays' 660 will mean more than A-Rod's

Hochman: Eddie Butler’s hometown is a baseball hotbed
Hochman: Eddie Butler's hometown is a baseball hotbed

Tim Tebow is back in the NFL … but it’ll take a miracle for him to stay
Tim Tebow is back in the NFL ... but it'll take a miracle for him to stay

Hochman vs. Kiszla: Who is the best coaching candidate for the Nuggets?
Hochman vs. Kiszla: Who is the best coaching candidate for the Nuggets?

Hochman: Kris Bryant brings hope to plate of Cubs fans
Hochman: Kris Bryant brings hope to plate of Cubs fans

The Colorado Rockies are good (for now)!
The Colorado Rockies are good (for now)!

Nolan Arenado’s incredible catch is one for the ages
Nolan Arenado's incredible catch is one for the ages

Hochman: As Broncos’ 2015 really begins, it all comes down to Peyton Manning
Hochman: As Broncos' 2015 really begins, it all comes down to Peyton Manning

Hochman vs. Groke: Who will win NL MVP, Cy Young awards?
Hochman vs. Groke: Who will win NL MVP, Cy Young awards?

Hochman: George Karl’s return to Denver brings happy and sad moments
Hochman: George Karl's return to Denver brings happy and sad moments