Date of Birth: November 1, 1954
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
H. G. “Buzz” Bissinger, born Harry Gerard Bissinger III, is an acclaimed American journalist and author best known for his non-fiction book “Friday Night Lights,” which chronicles the 1988 season of the Permian High School Panthers football team in Odessa, Texas. The book not only became a New York Times bestseller but also inspired a successful movie adaptation and a beloved television series. Bissinger was born and raised in New York City. He attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. His career in journalism took off when he started working for the *Philadelphia Inquirer*, where his investigative reporting earned him a Pulitzer Prize in 1987 for a series on the Philadelphia court system. Aside from “Friday Night Lights,” Bissinger has authored several other books, including “A Prayer for the City” and “Three Nights in August.” His work has appeared in numerous prestigious publications, including *Vanity Fair*, *The New York Times*, and *Sports Illustrated*. Bissinger is known for his incisive, thorough, and often emotionally gripping style of writing.
5 Interesting Facts about H. G. Bissinger
1. H. G. Bissinger won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting in 1987.
2. His book “Friday Night Lights” has sold nearly 2 million copies and was named one of the best books of the year by several publications.
3. Bissinger has a twin brother, Tod, who is a successful playwright and screenwriter.
4. He has been candid about his struggles with bipolar disorder and has written about his experiences in various essays.
5. Bissinger co-wrote the memoir “Shooting Stars” with NBA superstar LeBron James.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from H. G. Bissinger
1. “The best stories are those that give voice to the voiceless.”
2. “Football is a sport that can teach you about life, about hardship, about perseverance.”
3. “In Odessa, football isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life.”
4. “I write to understand, to make sense of the world around me.”
5. “Journalism is the first rough draft of history.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, H. G. Bissinger’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
H. G. Bissinger has three children: twins Zachary and Gerry, from his first marriage, and Caleb, from his second marriage.
Relevant Links
1. [Friday Night Lights Book](https://www.amazon.com/Friday-Night-Lights-Town-Dream/dp/0306824205/
2. [H. G. Bissinger Vanity Fair Articles](https://www.vanityfair.com/contributor/h-g-bissinger
3. [H. G. Bissinger New York Times Articles](https://www.nytimes.com/by/h-g-bissinger
