Jon Bois
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About
American sports journalist, video producer, and content creator widely recognized for his work as the creative director of SB Nation. He is also known for his speculative fiction and documentary-style storytelling in sports, including his original concept of "scorigami" as well as programs such as 17776, 20020, and The Tim Tebow CFL Chronicles.
Before Fame
He was homeschooled between the fifth grade and high school. He later went on to drop out of college after attending only one semester. In his early 20s, he worked at RadioShack. He launched his internet career with ProgressiveBoink.com and the webcomic The Dugout. He also creates videos for his self-titled YouTube channel, which boasts more than 180,000 subscribers.
Trivia
He received a National Magazine Award for Digital Innovation for his speculative fiction 17776.
Family Life
After getting married in 2021, he and his wife welcomed their first child together in October 2024.
Associated With
His documentary, Captain Ahab, was praised by baseball pitcher Dave Stieb as "one of the best documentaries he had ever seen."
