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Bill Libby Category: Person Wikipedia: Bill Libby Born: 14 November 1927 Died: 17 June 1984 Description: A sportswriter and biographer specializing in sports figures. Page Sections: Biography ยท Bibliography |
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William Melvin "Bill" Libby was an American writer and biographer best known for books on sports including 65 on sports figures.
Libby graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, also attended by several notable authors including Kurt Vonnegut.[4] He served in the United States Navy from September 1945 to October 1948. He attended Indiana University from 1948 to 1951. Libby was sports editor of the Herald Statesman, then later worked for the New York Post.
Libby wrote several books on sports figures including Rod Carew, Wilt Chamberlain, Phil Esposito, A. J. Foyt, Catfish Hunter, Fred Lynn, Rocky Marciano, Pete Rose, O. J. Simpson, Willie Stargell, and Fran Tarkenton as well as books on hockey, auto racing, professional football, and college football.
He also co-wrote several books on celebrities and sports people including Nancy Reagan, the Roosevelt family, Rick Barry, Vida Blue, Monty Hall, Richard Petty, John Roseboro, Nolan Ryan, and Jerry West.
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Champions of the Indianapolis 500The Men Who Have Won More Than Once | Year & Type: 1976 Nonfiction Author: Bill Libby Publisher: Dodd, Mead & Company Dimensions: 6.25" x 9.25" hardcover w/jacket Content: 175 pages w/black & white photo section ISBN: 0-396-07306-9 Subject: Open Wheel Racing Topic: Indianapolis 500 Availability: Reference Desk |