I remember reading this book when it first came out and the stir it caused. It was the first time an athlete pulled no punches and described what goes on in the locker room and off the field. Bouton took … more
Pros: nostalgia, good to watch on TV or from few good seats Cons: dirty, bad food, expensive, too small, hard to see field, evil organization The Bottom … more
. . .baseball movie of all time.I saw this movie in the theatres back when it was first released (and nominated for the Academy Award). I now own it (and have for years) and re-watch it periodically.The … more
Pros: heart-warming, Costner LOOKS good Cons: cheesy, Costner's acting, cliches galore I re-watched this movie the other night, and despite the fact that … more
Pros: Detailed, not scary, good character study Cons: shorter book by King I found this at the airport bookstore when I was traveling to Europe. I love … more
Pros: The Cast, The Sets, The Costumes, The Story... Hey! It's Baseball!!! Cons: Absolutely nothing. I can watch it over & over. I love this movie. … more
Pros: The Cast, The Sets, The Costumes, The Story... Hey! It's Baseball!!! Cons: Absolutely nothing. I can watch it over & over. I love this movie. … more
Baseball and Sex. Two Pastimes that have been present in America since the 1800's. Well sex went back even further than that. Anyway, this adaptation of the life of minor league baseball players and a … more