Israel "Izzy" Katzman (April 30, 1917 – October 30, 2007) was an American sportswriter who worked with The News Journal for thirty-six years.

He started a career as a journalist and sportswriter in 1936, being hired by the local Harrisburg Patriot News.

[5] He was given the Herm Reitzes Award, given to those with outstanding contributions to Delaware heritage, one year later.

[8] Katzman wrote articles about all sports, but focused on harness racing and track and field.

[9] After the death of Katzman, Kevin Noonan, a co-worker, said "Katzman, the former News Journal sportswriter who died on Tuesday at the age of 90, was a legend in our business, a member of two Halls of Fame and one of the most respected writers in the nation.