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Bleeding Pinstripes
Bleeding Pinstripes is a unique, anthropological view of this most dedicated tribe of rooters?their rituals, their personal tribulations, their uncanny commitment to the Bronx ball clu . and to each other. You will meet an assortment of Bleacher Creatures, characters of a very different Tina Lewis, the self-proclaimed Queen of the Bleachers, a spirited cancer survivor, and the chief lobbyist for Section 39; Donald Simpson, a 9/11 victim and the bleachers? only known millionaire; Milton Ousland, the only bleacher fan authorized to bang the cowbell during Yankee games; Bald Vinny, the ultimate T-shirt entrepreneur and a good-natured hustler who has made a living off his passion; and Luis Castillo, the Yankee clubhouse attendant and the insider who started out as just another Creature in the bleachers.
223 pages, Hardcover
First published February 5, 2005
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January 26, 2018
Didn't think I would like but actually it was pretty good.
June 30, 2011
GREAT book about the best fans in the world
May 14, 2012
recommended for any baseball fan. chronicles the lives of some die hard Yankees fans and dub themselves the "bleacher creatures." BOX SEATS SUCK!
October 22, 2012
I spent a couple years with a ticket license out in Section 39 - and I miss it dearly. <3
April 22, 2014
Spent several years in Section 39, row GG. This gives great insight to the Bleacher subculture.
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