David Maraniss ( MARR-ə-niss; born August 6, 1949) is an American award-winning journalist and author, currently serving as an associate editor for The Washington Post. Maraniss is the author of numerous books, ranging from politics to sports. He has written books on Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi, Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, the 1960 Summer Olympics, and on U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.