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Harry Shorten

American penciller1

Harry Shorten (1914–1991) was an American writer, editor, and book publisher best known for the syndicated gag cartoon There Oughta Be a Law!, as well as his work with Archie Comics, and his long association with Archie's publishers Louis Silberkleit and John L. Goldwater. From the late 1950s until his 1982 retirement, Shorten was a book publisher, overseeing such companies as Leisure Books, Midwood Books, Midwood-Tower Publications, Belmont Tower, and Roband Publications.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Harry Shorten (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born 1914, died Jan 14, 1991.1

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Early life and education

  • Date not recordedNew York University3

Shorten was born in New York City, the son of Russian/Polish immigrants Joseph and Leah Shorten. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn.

Shorten attended New York University, where he played halfback for the football team and acquired the nickname "Streaky." He graduated from NYU in 1937 with a degree in geology.

After graduation, Shorten played professional football for a couple of years. He also wrote a book (with football coach Mal Stevens), called How to Watch a Football Game (Leisure League of America, 1937).

From Wikipedia’s article on Harry Shorten (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Career

Occupation: penciller.6

Personal life

  • Born1914, New York City7
  • DiedJan 14, 1991, Fort Lauderdale8
  • CitizenshipUnited States9

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