Background
Roach, James was born on December 20, 1907 in Brooklyn. Son of John Lewis and Margaret (Pilkington) Roach.
Roach, James was born on December 20, 1907 in Brooklyn. Son of John Lewis and Margaret (Pilkington) Roach.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1929.
Sports staff New York World, 1928-1931. Sports staff New York Times, 1931-1973, sports editor, 1958-1973. Public information director New York State Racing and Wagering Board, 1973-1977.
Free lance writer, 1977-1978.
Served as Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Married Allene Zillmann, January 17, 1953. Children: Margaret, Marion.