Principled Man Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) Jim Bouton, former MLB pitcher, passed away at the age of 80. Bouton is most remembered for Ball Four, his famous/infamous tell-all book on his career as a pitcher for the Yankees and Seattle Pilots. In his book, a combination diary and memoir, the man spilled the beans on everything he saw and did, as well as the naughty shenanigans of other players. He named names, including that of much-revered Mickey Mantle. He became a persona non grata in the League. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn called his book "detrimental to the League". Players like Pete Rose would hurl profanities at him on the field. Bouton endured the ostracization, and even penned a sequel, I'm Glad You Didn't Take It Personally. http://bioproj.sabr.org/bp_ftp/images4/BoutonJim.jpg Edited July 11, 2019 by Principled Man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Great book! RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Great book! RIPIndeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek19 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) I'm sorry, to learn, heard, and see of this. My condolences, to his family, and friends. Edited July 19, 2019 by Derek19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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