Who Am I? [Game - Open]

[Feenom]

Frank Zamboni. This is a tough one.

[stevegamer]

I am not Mr. Zamboni.

My name is used as a modern American slang term, not the full name, of course.

Summary:
I am known as a writer.
I have been inducted into a sports Hall of Fame.
Like a ghost, I am no longer living.
I am also an inventor.
I was not born an American, I did die in the USA, however.
My name is used as a modern American slang term, not the full name, of course.

[chuckcouples]

Are you Dr James Naismith?

[stevegamer]

I am still not Mr. Naismith.

Much of this forum has seen a portrait of me, especially if they live in the US.

Summary:
I am known as a writer.
I have been inducted into a sports Hall of Fame.
Like a ghost, I am no longer living.
I am also an inventor.
I was not born an American, I did die in the USA, however.
My name is used as a modern American slang term, not the full name, of course.
Much of this forum has seen a portrait of me, especially if they live in the US.

[chuckcouples]

Are you Benjamin Franklin?

[stevegamer]

I am indeed Benjamin Franklin.

There were so many places to go with clues. Good job!

[chuckcouples]

Category - Sports

Bear with me as I think of a second clue to give you after a few guesses are made.

[Invictus]

Jack Nicklaus

[chuckcouples]

Well...that did not last long. I was indeed Jack Nicklaus.

[Invictus]

I had several different routes, then I thought we just did a few nicknames (can't remember if it was this thread or the hockey one) so why not try that again.

[Invictus]

Category: Fictional Character

Bear with me as I drop another bear hint

Who Am I?

[stevegamer]

Are you Yogi Bear?

[Invictus]

I am not Yogi Bear

[stevegamer]

Don't we get another hint? The hockey one is updated. I'm amazed nobody's gotten that yet.

[Invictus]

Only one guess, I think everyone is enjoying their Saturday night away.
Debating if I want to drop another hint now or wait.