OT...RIP Jim "Ball Four" Bouton

[grayhairedfreak]

Author of one of the most influential sports nonfiction books ever. Quite scandalous for its time, and pulled back the curtain on how professional athletes act when the camera's turned off.

 

[schuele]

Probably the first book I read that I wasn't supposed to.

 

[bshirt73]

Yes, it was a damn good read (even though the Yankees was curb-stomping everybody).

 

[Headcard]

Such a great book!

 

[samnsadie]

and... a part of the group that developed and sold "Big League Chew" bubble gum.