Richard J. Shmelter

RICHARD J. SHMELTER is a writer and researcher specializing in sports history, American crime history, and Hollywood history, with four published books to his name. His recent books include The Los Angeles Lakers Encyclopedia, The Raiders Encyclopedia and Chicago Assassin: The Life and Legend of "Machine Gun" Jack McGurn and the Chicago Beer Wars of the Roaring Twenties.

Shmelter is a member of the International Association of Crime Writers, the American Crime Writers League, and the Professional Football Researchers Association.

When he’s not writing, Shmelter hosts the podcast Flashback on Raiders Fan Radio. His work spans the intersection of American sports, crime, and cultural history across the twentieth century.

Richard lives in Sagamore Hills, Ohio.

Richard J. Shmelter’s books are published by Cumberland House Publishing, an imprint of Turner Publishing.

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