Reviews

The 34-Ton Bat: The Story of Baseball as Told Through Bobbleheads, Cracker Jacks, Jockstraps, Eye Black, and 375 Other Strange and Unforgettable Objects by Steve Rushin

duparker's review against another edition

3.0

I wanted to like this book a lot more than I did. It was a good read, but not great. It has some interesting facts and some interesting stories, but overall it wasn't the resource book I was hoping for. It was just so so. I didn't see enough to make me want to savor it.

qwandra's review against another edition

funny informative slow-paced

4.0

jwd715's review against another edition

4.0

I won this book through a First Reads giveaway. This is a very detailed, interesting look at the history behind baseball items. I found myself saying to my husband, "Did you know..." and "Listen to this..." It was an enjoyable read, especially during baseball season.

psprigg__97's review

5.0

Steve Rushin is clever, thoughtful, and understands the game of baseball. That's a good combination in my book and I loved his conversational, humorous documentation of baseball's history.