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Locker Room Ballads

Locker Room Ballads

Paperback

FictionHumorGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 102580886X
ISBN13: 9781025808864
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Locker Room Ballads is a spirited and rhythmic collection of verse that captures the vibrant sporting culture of the early 20th century. Written by John E. Baxter, this work provides a lighthearted yet insightful look into the camaraderie, frustrations, and triumphs found within the athletic world of the 1920s. The collection primarily focuses on the social and emotional landscape of popular pastimes, including golf, baseball, and collegiate athletics, translating the shared experiences of players into engaging, rhyming narratives.

Through witty storytelling and observant humor, Baxter explores the unique environment of the clubhouse and the field. The poems range from celebratory odes to the glory of competition to comedic reflections on the everyday blunders of the amateur athlete. By centering the human element of sports-the banter, the superstitions, and the timeless bond of teamwork-the work serves as a charming cultural document of its era. This collection is a significant example of American sporting literature, offering modern readers a nostalgic and entertaining glimpse into the athletic life and leisure of a bygone age. It remains a delightful read for anyone interested in the intersection of poetry and the sporting spirit.

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