Tad Dorgan

1877–1929 (age 52)

cartoonist/writer

Biography

Tad Dorgan brought wit and warmth to the pages of the era’s newspapers, turning scenes from the sporting world and urban life into cartoons and commentary that captured the public imagination.

He coined memorable phrases, lent a lively voice to the stories he covered, and helped make comic art accessible to readers across the nation, leaving behind a lively legacy of humor and humanity.