Wilson Tucker (writer)

Wilson Tucker
Born	Arthur Wilson Tucker (1914-11-23)November 23, 1914 Deer Creek, Illinois, U.S.
Died	October 6, 2006(2006-10-06) (aged 91) St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Pen name	Bob Tucker, Hoy Ping Pong
Occupation	Writer
Period	1932–2006 (as fan)
Genre	Science fiction, mystery
Notable works	The Year of the Quiet Sun The Lincoln Hunters

Arthur Wilson "Bob" Tucker (November 23, 1914 – October 6, 2006) was an American author who became well known as a writer of mystery, action adventure, and science fiction under the name Wilson Tucker.

Tucker was also a prominent member of science fiction fandom, who wrote extensively for fanzines under the name Bob Tucker, a family nickname bestowed in childhood (his own mispronunciation of the nickname "Bub"). He became a prominent analyst and critic of the field, as well as the coiner of such terms as "space opera".