André Laguerre
Marc André Laguerre (February 21, 1915 – January 18, 1979) was a journalist and magazine editor, best known as the managing editor of Sports Illustrated from 1960 to 1974, during which time he oversaw the growth in the magazine from a niche publication to become the industry leader in weekly sports magazines. It was under his leadership that the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue was first published. When he retired in 1974, he had been managing editor of the magazine for 704 issues, then a record among magazines published by Time, Inc., SI's parent company.
André Laguerre | |
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| Born | Marc André Laguerre February 21, 1915 Ottery St. Mary, Devon, England |
| Died | January 18, 1979 (aged 63) New York City, United States |
| Nationality | French, British, later naturalized US citizen |
| Known for | Longtime managing editor of Sports Illustrated |
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