William Heyliger

Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1884, William Heyliger went on to become an American novelist and editor. Sources agree that he worked in newspapering early in his career, including reporting for the Hudson Observer, before turning more fully to fiction for young readers.

Heyliger wrote energetic, plot-driven stories aimed especially at boys, with titles such as Detectives, Inc., Hot-Dog Partners, The Big Leaguer, and You're on the Air. His fiction often centered on sports, school life, and adventure, and his name also appeared in popular youth magazines, including Boys' Life and The American Boy.

He died in 1955. A suitable confirmed portrait image was not clearly available from the pages I could verify, so no profile image is included here.