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Book Spotlight: The Curious Case of Sidd Finch by George Plimpton

By Abigail Bekx. Mar 18, 2019. 9:00 AM.

Topics: American History, Baseball

Baseball has long been America’s pastime. Heroes have thrilled fans and achieved glory. Lore has shrouded the sport in expectations and fantasies. But what about when someone uses America’s pastime to fool Americans? George Plimpton, editor, writer, and sportsman, did just that when he published The Curious Case of Sidd Finch. 

     
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