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Thomas Boswell, born on October 11, 1947, is a renowned sports columnist. His work is known for its in-depth analysis of sports events and individuals, particularly in the realm of baseball.

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“All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything.”

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Book:How life imitates the World Series: an inquiry into the game

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“Baseball is really two sports -- the summer game and the autumn game. One is the leisurely pastime of our national mythology. The other is not so gentle.”

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“A narrative voice with conviction is often hard to find. But not in baseball. The minors teach two lost American arts: how to chew tobacco and how to tell a story.”

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Book:How life imitates the World Series: an inquiry into the game

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About the Author

Born: October 11, 1947
Known for: Columnist
Quotes: 36

Books & Sources

How life imitates the World Series: an inquiry into the gameRelated source material

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