Silverman, Allan Jay

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Of University of Pittsburgh.

From the description of Correspondence, 1922 Oct. 31, Nov. 2, 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270711695

Al Silverman, a noted sports writer, is author of 10 books and numerous essays published in, among other publications, Playboy, Saga, and Sport Magazine. Among his publications is I am Third, written with Gale Sayers, which became the acclaimed movie, "Brian's Song." In addition to his writing, Silverman also worked as an editor and publisher. He was editor of Sport Magazine from 1951 to 1963 and was CEO and chairman of Book of the Month Club from 1972 to 1988. Most recently, Silverman served as editor and publisher at Viking Press from 1989 to 1997.

From the description of Al Silverman papers, 1951-2003. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 478106709

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creatorOf Silverman, Al. Al Silverman papers, 1951-2003. Churchill County Museum
creatorOf Silverman, A. Correspondence, 1922 Oct. 31, Nov. 2, 16. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Kurland, Patricia. Collection of radio programs [sound recording], 1961-1979. New York Public Library System, NYPL
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associatedWith Book-of-the-Month Club. corporateBody
associatedWith Creative Television Associates. corporateBody
associatedWith DiMaggio, Joe, 1914-1999. person
associatedWith Horning, Paul, 1935- person
associatedWith Kurland, Patricia. person
associatedWith Laurie, Adelaide. person
associatedWith Laurie, Rocco, 1948-1972. person
associatedWith Little, Brown and Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Piccolo, Brian, 1943-1970. person
associatedWith Robinson, Frank, 1935- person
associatedWith Sayers, Gale, 1943- person
associatedWith Scholastic Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Viking Press. corporateBody
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American literature
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Books and reading
Sports
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Birth 1955-04-01

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