"From Bleachers to Big Business: A Casual Fan's Take on How Sports Have Changed Since the '60s"

By Brian Young

From Bleachers to Big Business: A Casual Fan's Take on How Sports Have Changed Since the '60s

This insightful and entertaining 69-page read takes you on a journey through the decades of sports-from the dusty bleachers of the 1960s to today's billion-dollar stadiums and media empires. Written from the heart of a lifelong casual fan, From Bleachers to Big Business explores how games that once felt simple, personal, and community-driven have evolved into major productions filled with sponsors, streaming deals, and superstar branding.

Whether you're reminiscing about transistor radios and baseball cards or scratching your head over luxury boxes and TikTok athlete influencers, this book captures the essence of how sports culture, fandom, and business have transformed over time.

This From Bleachers to Big Business book features:

69 pages of engaging, easy-to-read commentary and reflection

Suitable for adults, teens, and older children

6 x 9 inches (15.24 x 22.86 cm) - perfect for tossing in a bag or backpack

An ideal companion for travel, road trips, camping, airline flights, or just passing the time

A thoughtful and unique birthday or holiday gift for any sports fan - especially those who've been watching the games change for decades

Nostalgic, relatable, and filled with insight, this book is a tribute to fans who've been in the stands since the beginning - and who still love the game, even if it's changed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FFTFZHR1
• ISBN13: 9798289820693
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"