Jim Bouton dies; former Yankees pitcher took people inside the game with 'Ball Four'

Posted Jul 16, 2019
Jim Bouton became more famous for his writing than his pitching the moment his book, "Ball Four," was published almost half a century ago. The former Yankees right-hander pulled back the curtain on major league players and the business of baseball, revealing the seamy side of both in the process. Bouton died Wednesday at age 80. (Sporting News)

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