Fran Striker

Fran Striker was a highly regarded American writer, known for his work in children's fiction, western novels, and literature & fiction novels. He was also an accomplished editor, producer, and publisher. Striker was particularly celebrated for his work in comics and radio, and is best known for creating and writing the Lone Ranger series, Tom Quest Adventure series, Sgt. Preston series, and the Green Hornet series.

Striker was born on August 19, 1903, in Buffalo, New York, and completed his schooling at Lafayette High School. He went on to study at Buffalo University, where he became a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. However, he did not complete his college education and instead began working with a newly opened theatrical company in New York for a brief period. After returning to Buffalo, Striker secured a job at the WEBR radio station as an announcer.

Striker (born Francis Hamilton Striker) was born in 1903 in Buffalo, New York and died in 1962. He was an American writer, most famous for his work in radio and comics, and is best known for creating iconic series such as The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet, and Sgt. Preston of the Yukon. These series were adapted into various forms of media, including magazines, radio shows, and TV programs, and remain popular to this day.

In addition to his work on The Lone Ranger, Tom Quest, and Sgt. Preston series, Striker also wrote for The Lone Ranger Magazine & Romantic Western and The Lone Ranger. His writing was well-regarded for its ability to capture the imagination of young audiences and transport them to exciting new worlds. Striker's work continues to be celebrated and enjoyed by readers and listeners of all ages.