Newly released!
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PICKLEBALL! The Curious History of Pickleball From its Origins as Picklepong 1959 – 1963
is for
ALL to enjoy!
By Patrick W. Smith
Dive into this fascinating account of Pickleball's earliest iterations as told by someone who
was there to participate in its birth,
an eyewitness to the beginnings of Pickleball.
Captured here in his witty humorous style, author Patrick Smith shares childhood memories that bring light to the game’s journey from Picklepong, created in Pat’s family side yard, to Pickleball,
the game as we know it today.
Readers will laugh out loud as they learn about the characters who practiced getting pickled both on and off the courts, flavored with references to some of Washington State’s cultural and historic highlights. In addition, the book also features traditional food and drink recipes, to serve up the Perfect Pickleball Party
in an authentic style of olde!
Find out what being “pickled” is all about! For anyone who is curious to know … A GREAT GIFT for every Pickleballer’s collection, this book is sure to become a classic!
an eyewitness to the beginnings of Pickleball.
Captured here in his witty humorous style, author Patrick Smith shares childhood memories that bring light to the game’s journey from Picklepong, created in Pat’s family side yard, to Pickleball,
the game as we know it today.
Readers will laugh out loud as they learn about the characters who practiced getting pickled both on and off the courts, flavored with references to some of Washington State’s cultural and historic highlights. In addition, the book also features traditional food and drink recipes, to serve up the Perfect Pickleball Party
in an authentic style of olde!
Find out what being “pickled” is all about! For anyone who is curious to know … A GREAT GIFT for every Pickleballer’s collection, this book is sure to become a classic!
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As featured on – Oldish:The Podcast
In this episode co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust sit down for a lively conversation with Patrick Smith and Melinda Alcosser to discuss their
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