Wits, Flakes, and Clowns: The Colorful Characters of Baseball

Wayne Stewart

Wits, Flakes, and Clowns: The Colorful Characters of Baseball
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Country
United States
Published
11 March 2020
Pages
272
ISBN
9781538125212

Wits, Flakes, and Clowns: The Colorful Characters of Baseball

Wayne Stewart

Throughout the twentieth century, baseball has been blessed with a slew of colorful characters, funny men, and flakes. And though many fans lament the apparent vanishing of such players, there are still plenty of characters in the game today.

In Wits, Flakes, and Clowns: The Colorful Characters of Baseball, Wayne Stewart brings to life the funniest, craziest, and cleverest men ever associated with the game. From the hilarious but unheralded Casey Candaele and the witty Andy Van Slyke to All-Stars Jimmy Piersall and Manny Ramirez, this book shares many never-before-heard stories about the some of the most entertaining men in baseball. In addition, this book features quotes from personal player interviews with the author that span decades, providing a personal, inside look at these zany stars.

Wits, Flakes, and Clowns is packed with rich and colorful characters and plenty of humor, as well as unexpected insights into the national pastime. It is a celebration of those unique players who keep fans and teammates on their toes, those known for their wit, their pranks, or for doing just about anything for a laugh. Any baseball fan, but especially those who love the humor of the game, will be entertained by the exploits of the game’s most comical players.

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