As today is Opening Day, it is fitting that this podcast interview is about baseball.  I had the pleasure of interviewing Rick Huhn, Baseball Biographer, regarding his book The Sizzler:  George Sisler, Baseball's Forgotten Great, about native Ohioan and Baseball Hall of Famer George Sisler.


In a legendary career as an amateur player, professional player, and professional baseball management, George Sisler set many records and was regarded by his peers as one of the all-time greats.  After his playing career ended, Sisler faded from the limelight and many fans' memories.  Rick Huhn took a look at why this happened at the behest of Sisler's son George Sisler Jr.  Rick has compiled an outstanding biography with great detail that any baseball fan will love.


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Here were some highlights from our conversation:

growing up in Marion, Ohio, his involvement with writing in high school, and then going to Ohio University and Law School at Ohio State
how Rick got involved in writing while wrapping up his law career
his connection with Ohio University History Professor and fellow baseball author Charles Alexander, who has written great books on Rogers Hornsbythe Miracle Braves

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