Bill Libby

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Bill Libby


Born
in Atlantic City, New Jersey, The United States
November 14, 1927

Died
June 16, 1984


Bill Libby was an American writer and biographer best known for his prolific work on sports figures, authoring more than 65 books that chronicled the lives of athletes and explored the world of professional and college sports. A Navy veteran and graduate of Indiana University, Libby began his journalism career as a sports editor before moving on to the New York Post. His writing captured the stories of legends such as Wilt Chamberlain, Rocky Marciano, and Pete Rose, and he also co-wrote books on celebrities and public figures. His 1975 book Champions of College Football remains a notable effort to retrospectively designate national champions across decades. ...more

Average rating: 3.68 · 220 ratings · 29 reviews · 82 distinct worksSimilar authors
Parnelli: A Story of Auto R...

3.90 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 1969 — 9 editions
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Vida: His Own Story

3.19 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 1972 — 3 editions
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The Reggie Jackson Story

4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings3 editions
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Goliath: The Wilt Chamberla...

3.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 1977
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The Walton gang

3.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 1974 — 2 editions
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Charlie O. and the angry A's

4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1975 — 3 editions
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Stand Up for Something Spen...

4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1972 — 3 editions
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Nolan Ryan: Fireballer

4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1975 — 2 editions
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Joe Louis, the Brown Bomber

really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1980 — 2 editions
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Star pitchers of the major ...

really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1971 — 2 editions
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