The Above, published in Aethlon, the Journal of Sport Literature (original) (raw)
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The narrative explores the intersection of personal trauma and sports fandom through the lens of a young boy's experiences with his father's emotional struggles tied to the Philadelphia Phillies. It reflects on themes of loss, disappointment, and the psychological impacts of suppressing feelings, while highlighting pivotal moments in baseball history that symbolize hope and resilience.
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A Forgotten Pioneer in Sports Television: Phillies Jackpot Bowling (1959–1960)
American Journalism, 2019
Phillies Jackpot Bowling, a television series broadcast on NBC in 1959 and 1960, played a historic role in transforming the image of bowling and precipitating an era of unprecedented popularity for the game. Professional bowlers competed to roll six consecutive strikes in nine throws and hit a jackpot that reached tens of thousands of dollars. Winning contestants made more money in just a few minutes on the lanes than many baseball and football stars earned over an entire season. In an era when bowling was dismissed as the dull hobby of gamblers and drinkers, Phillies Jackpot Bowling cast the game as exciting and wholesome. The show also marked little-known chapters in the careers of its three famous hosts, Leo Durocher, Mel Allen, and Bud Palmer.
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