# Heywood Broun

> Heywood Campbell Broun Jr. was an American journalist. He worked as a sportswriter, newspaper columnist, and editor in New York City. He founded the American Newspaper Guild, later known as The Newspaper Guild and now as The NewsGuild-CWA. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he is best remembered for his writing on social issues and his championing of the underdog. He believed that journalists could help right wrongs, especially social ills.

*American sportswriter, journalist, and newspaper columnist (1888-1939)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Journalist
- **Category:** Journalists
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1888-12-07
- **Died:** 1939-12-18
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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