About Al Silverman
Lived 1926 – 2019 (aged 92). Al Silverman was an American writer and publisher.
Elwyn Harmon Silverman (12 April 1926 – 10 March 2019 ), known as Al Silverman, was a noted sports writer, the 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 was adapted for the 1971 television 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.
Marriage Silverman was married to Rosa Silverman, a ceramic sculptor.
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Who was Al Silverman?
American writer (1926–2019)
When was Al Silverman born?
Al Silverman was born on 12 April 1926.
When did Al Silverman die?
Al Silverman died on 10 March 2019.
What was Al Silverman's occupation?
Al Silverman was a writer and publisher.
What nationality was Al Silverman?
Al Silverman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Silverman. https://biography.guide/al-silverman/
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