Ed Linn
American sportswriter (1922 - 2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward A. "Ed" Linn (November 14, 1922 - February 7, 2000) was an American sportswriter, author, and biographer who wrote extensively on baseball. During his career, he wrote or co-wrote 17 books, ranging from novels to non-fiction.[1]
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Born | (1922-11-14)November 14, 1922 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | February 7, 2000(2000-02-07) (aged 77) San Diego, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Author, Biographer, Journalist, Sportswriter |
Alma mater | Boston University (B.A.) |
Notable works | Veeck As in Wreck (1962) The Hustler's Handbook (1965) Thirty Tons A Day (1972) |
Spouse | Ruth Linn |
Children | 2 |
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He is best known for being the co-author of baseball owner Bill Veeck's three autobiographies: Veeck As in Wreck, The Hustler's Handbook, and Thirty Tons A Day.[2]