John Lardner (sportswriter)

John Lardner
Born(1912-05-04)May 4, 1912
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 24, 1960(1960-03-24) (aged 47)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationSports writer, freelance writer, WWII war correspondent, author
EducationPhillips Academy, Harvard University, Sorbonne
SpouseHazel Cannan Hairston
Children4
ParentsRing Lardner, Ellis Abbott
RelativesJames, Ring Jr., David (brothers)

John A. Lardner (May 4, 1912 – March 24, 1960) was an American sports writer, WWII war correspondent, and author. He was the son of Ring Lardner.