“Hunter S. Thompson once discussed football with President Nixon and found him to be as well-informed as most sportscasters and NFL employees”
That is a very interesting bit of information.
Funny Reason Nixon picked His Nemesis, Hunter S. Thompson, to Be the Only Reporter to Ride with Him
http://upriser.com/posts/why-was-hunter-s-thompson-nixon-s-biggest-critic-picked-to-ride-with-nixon-on-a-private-drive-to-the-airport-during-the-1968-election