Description
In this hilarious account of athletic adventure, an amateur journalist steps onto the pitcher’s mound to face the formidable stars of Major League Baseball, including Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. What begins as an audacious assignment quickly becomes a high-pressure test of nerve, stamina, and barely adequate preparation. With sharp wit, self-deprecating humor, and an eye for the absurd, the narrative transforms sporting failure into exhilarating entertainment. It is a spirited exploration of courage, celebrity, and the comic gap between professional excellence and amateur ambition.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1983
150 pages
ISBN: 014006429X
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Details
First Published
1961
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Out of My League by George Plimpton.