Wiffle Ball: The Ultimate Guide

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Author Michael Hermann, president of Wicked Cow Entertainment and The Wiffle Ball Inc.'s, brand managers, gives readers an inside look at the most indelible creations of all time: the Wiffle ball. Hermann recounts how in 1953 a down-on-his luck shoe polish salesman and his 13-year-old son concocted the first Wiffle Ball from spare perfume packaging, turning a plastic orb into an American icon. In Wiffle Ball: The Ultimate Guide you'll learn the science behind the Wiffle ball, and why the ball actually curves. You'll learn how to throw a sinker, a riser, and a screwball. You'll see all the great fields. You'll meet some of Wiffle ball's most competitive (and yes, professional) players. And best of all, major leaguers and A-list celebrities share their fondest and funniest Wiffle memories. The book is a must for the Wiffle fan in every one of us, and a tribute to the beloved American classic.

It's old school and new school. It's unique and ubiquitous. It's yellow and white. It's red, white, and blue. It's one of America's favorite brands: a classic for nearly 60 years and still a fad-proof fan favorite. The Wiffle ball remains the great equalizer, befuddling batters of all ages. It curves, zips, and zooms with a mind of its own, turning anyone into a major league pitcher. With millions of Wiffle bats and balls sold each year, its following is unparralleled with a devotion bordering on obsession.

In Wiffle Ball: The Ultimate Guide, author Michael Hermann gives readers an inside look at the strue story of how in 1953 a down-on-his luck shoe polish salesman and his 13-year old son concocted the first Wiffle ball from discarded perfume packaging, turning a plastic orb into an American icon. Take a look inside the Wiffle vault:

• Learn how to throw a sinker, a riser, and a screwball. And discover the hard science behind how the Wiffle ball does its swervy, curvy thing.
• Uncover the history behind the Wiffle ball, including never-before-seen photos and illustrations from the Mullany family archives.
• Discover fond Wiffle memories from Bob Costas, Julius Erving, Jim Bouton, Nick Jonas, Grady Sizemore, and many more.

In Wiffle Ball: The Ultimate Guide you'll learn the how tos: how to build the best field; how to throw the best sinker ball; and how to best tape up a Wiffle bat. Did you know Wiffle bats were once made of wood? You'll find out why here. Featuring accounts from the most dyed-in-the-wool Wiffle devotees, this book is a people's history of the beloved Wiffle brand.

About the Author:
Michael Hermann, a lifelong Wiffle ball fanatic, is president of Wicked Cow Entertainment, where he now oversees brand management for the Wiffle Ball, Inc. His early career included stints as a local TV anchor and reporter, followed by a gig producing and hosting Fox Sports' Reverse Angle. Michael received his B.A. in Journalism and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and lives in good ‘ol NYC. This is his first book.

Contact: Josh Williams, Triumph Books, 312.252-1261, j.williams@triumphbooks.com

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