Ring Lardner, born on March 6, 1885, in Niles, Michigan, was a renowned American sports columnist and short story writer known for his satirical takes on sports, marriage, and theater. He started his career in 1905 and gained fame with his humorous baseball column and his syndicated column in the Chicago Tribune. Lardner's first major success was "You Know Me Al" in 1916, praised for its vernacular and satire. He also collaborated on Broadway productions and composed songs. His work influenced writers like Hemingway and Fitzgerald, leaving a lasting legacy in American literature.
