Bob Ryan

Actor · born 21 February 1946 · Trenton, New Jersey, USA

Robert P. Ryan is an American sportswriter, formerly with The Boston Globe, and author. He has been described as "the quintessential American sportswriter" and a basketball guru, and is well known for his coverage of the sport including his famous stories covering the Boston Celtics in the 1970s.

Where to start: Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association.