Review: The 34-Ton Bat

October 21, 2013

The Killeen (TX) Daily Herald posted this review of Steve Rushin’s new title, The 34-Ton Bat: The Story of Baseball as Told Through Bobbleheads, Cracker Jacks, Jockstraps, Eye Black, and 375 Other Strange and Unforgettable Objects. (Is it just me or are these subtitles getting longer and longer?)

I’ve started reading this one and am enjoying it. It’s more than just a book of trivia; the impetus came from Rushin’s family history with the game that dates back to his grandfather and great uncle.

Rushin, a former staff writer for Sports Illustrated known for his irreverence, was on the Oct. 12 broadcast of NPR’s Only a Game. Check his website for news about upcoming appearances.

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