Bob Wilber
Bob Wilber is no stranger to the world of sports. The son of major league player Del Wilber, Bob Wilber grew up playing baseball. He earned a full scholarship from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. He then went on to play several seasons of minor league baseball for the Detroit Tigers and the Oakland A’s. When his playing days were over, Wilber spent time as a regional scouting supervisor for the Toronto Blue Jays. Wilber also grew up with a passion for writing, and ended up journeying through the world of international sports marketing before he was a senior executive for three professional indoor soccer franchises. An interest in NHRA drag racing led to his 22 years as a public relations representative and team manager for professional racers.Wilber published his autobiography Bats, Balls, & Burnouts in 2017. How Far? is his first work of fiction.
