Ralph Henry Barbour (November 13, 1870 – February 19, 1944) was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure. Barbour began his writing career in the early 1900s, and soon became known for his exciting and action-packed stories. He wrote several bestselling books, including "Touchdown!", "Forward Pass", and "Kickoff". These books, along with many others, helped establish him as one of the leading voices in sports fiction and earned him a dedicated following among sports fans and readers.
