Ira Berkow, a renowned writer, entered the world on January 7, 1940, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
He is a celebrated wordsmith, recognized for his impressive body of work, which includes the critically acclaimed book "Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story" released in 2010.
Berkow's remarkable career has also seen him contribute to the esteemed news program "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" in 1995, as well as the notable publication "Champions of American Sport" in 1983.
The talented author has been blessed with a loving partner, Dolores (Dolly) Case, whom he has been married to since 1978.
Prior to his union with Dolly, Berkow was previously married to Nancy Joy Pratt and Wilda Eskew.
