Robert Lipsyte

Robert Lipsyte is an acclaimed American author and former sports journalist known for his pioneering contributions to Young Adult fiction, particularly through his debut novel 'The Contender.' He worked for 27 years as a sportswriter for The New York Times and later served as ESPN's ombudsman, while also receiving the Margaret A. Edwards Award for his lifetime contribution to the genre.

New York City, USA Jan 16, 1938 Wikipedia
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