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| Born | December 27, 1896 Irwin, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 1955 (aged 58) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Columbia College, Notre Dame |
| Occupation | Sports editor |
| Employer | Chicago Tribune |
| Known for | Creator of the MLB All-Star Game and the Golden Gloves |
| Spouse | Helen |
| Children | 2 |
Archie Burdette Ward[1] (December 27, 1896 – July 9, 1955) was an American journalist who served as sports editor for the Chicago Tribune. He was the creator of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament and the World Professional Basketball Tournament.[2]
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- ^ "WORLD PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 1939-48". apbr.org. Retrieved June 9, 2023.