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Robert Byrne (writer)
Robert Leo Byrne (; May 22, 1930 – December 6, 2016) was an American author and Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame instructor of Pool (cue sports), pool and carom billiards. Early life and education Robert Leo Byrne, son of Tom and Clara () Byrne, was born on May 22, 1930, and raised in Dubuque, Iowa.''The Byrne Family History'', self-published, Linda Byrne Brown, 2001 He attended St. Columbkille's elementary, Loras Academy, and Loras College. He left Dubuque to attend Iowa State University, where his first sign of talent as a writer emerged as he edited a humor column in the school's newspaper. He transferred to University of Colorado, where he edited ''Flatiron'', the school's humor publication, and he graduated in 1954 with a degree in civil engineering. Byrne began his career in 1954 as a Junior Civil Engineer for the City and County of San Francisco, Department of Engineering, Bureau of Public Works, Division of Highways. Writing career In 1955, a year later, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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