Ed Linn

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.

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.

He co-authored three books with Bill Veeck, at various times the owner of the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, and the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. Linn also co-authored the autobiographies of baseball player Sandy Koufax, basketball player Bob Cousy, and baseball manager Leo Durocher.

Death Linn died of cancer on February 7, 2000, in San Diego, California, aged 77. He was survived by his wife, Ruth and their two children.