Ian John Heads OAM (born 15 February 1943) is an Australian historian, journalist, commentator and author. He is described as "Australia's foremost rugby league historian" by the National Museum of Australia. He has written more than 50 books, mostly on rugby league personalities, but also significant books on other sports, and some books of general interest. He has also written a comprehensive history of Australian sport since 1788, histories of rugby league in general, and chronicles of several sporting clubs.