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  • The back cover of the vintage paperback 'Ball Four' by Jim Bouton. The white cover is filled with controversial and humorous quotes from baseball legends like Mickey Mantle, Elston Howard, and Bowie Kuhn, capturing the uproar and acclaim this book caused in the sports world.
  • Side-angle view of 'Ball Four' resting on a neutral background. The spine prominently displays the author's name, the Dell logo, and the publisher code 440-00415-125, reflecting the authentic vintage aging and unique provenance of this 1970s sports classic.
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Baseball, Memoir, and Sports History

Ball Four by Jim Bouton

Ball Four by Jim Bouton

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Ball Four by Jim Bouton

Step into the dugout and experience the 1969 baseball season through the unfiltered eyes of pitcher Jim Bouton. His tell-all memoir, Ball Four, shatters the romanticized image of America's pastime, revealing the surprising realities of life on and off the field. From locker-room pranks and late-night carousing to the pressures of professional sports, Bouton's candid diary entries offer a front-row seat to a world rarely seen by fans. Explore baseball history and the human experience with this groundbreaking and controversial memoir. Discover the truth behind the game, told with wit, honesty, and a refreshing dose of humor.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Bouton's raw and revealing narrative captures the essence of 1969 baseball. Ball Four offers baseball enthusiasts and casual readers a unique perspective on the sport and its players. This controversial memoir provides a captivating glimpse into the human drama behind the game.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780440004158

Binding: Paperback

Pub Date:

Publisher: Dell

Pages: 371

Author:

  • Jim Bouton

Language: En

Curator's Note:

Bouton effectively blew up the "wholesome" myth of professional baseball with this irreverent, behind-the-scenes diary of the 1969 season. It captures the locker-room pranks, the contract anxieties, and the flawed humanity of the players with a wit that earned him the anger of the baseball establishment but the devotion of fans. It remains a must-read for anyone who prefers their sports history served with a side of cynical honesty.

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