As Major League Baseball races toward post-season play, the Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch is presenting its “September Grand Slam” – four authors and experts with unique baseball experiences and perspectives – beginning Wednesday, Sept. 4 in Mancini Hall. All programs will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The opener is Phil Coffin, author of When Baseball Was Still Topps. The New York Times editor’s book mulls the national pastime’s image and role in America’s social upheavals and explores the significance of the 572-player 1959 Topps bubble-gum card issue.
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Dan Schlossberg will discuss his book, “Home Run King: The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron.
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