PICKLEBALL!: The Curious History of Pickleball From Its Origins As Picklepong 1959 - 1963

by Patrick W. Smith, Maria Mortali (Editor)

Overview

PICKLEBALL! The Curious History of Pickleball From its Origins as Picklepong 1959 - 1963 is for ALL to enjoy!  This fascinating account of Pickleball's earliest iterations, from someone who was there to witness its birth, exposes the true beginnings of Pickleball as told by an eyewitness, albeit a young one. 

 

Patrick Smith's eloquently shared descriptions of the life and times and the people involved as the game was first invented, BEFORE 1965, gives the flavor of Washington state's history and some of the movers and shakers of the late 1950s and 60s.

Captured here in his witty, humorous style, the author shares childhood memories that bring light to the game's journey from Picklepong, created in Pat's family sideyard, to Pickleball, the game as we know it today.  

 

Readers will laugh out loud as they learn of 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 features traditional food and drink recipes of the times, to serve up the Perfect Pickleball Party in the authentic style of olde!

 

Find out what being "pickled" is really all about!  For anyone who is curious to know ...

A great gift for every Pickleballer's collection, this book is sure to be a Classic! 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798987540817
Publisher:	Yellowbird Publishing Ventures
Publication date:	07/01/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	118
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Patrick W. Smith, born and raised in Washington State, now resides in Guilford, Connecticut and Frye Island, Maine. In the world of music, Patrick is a virtuoso percussionist/tympanist, composer and conductor. He has toured internationally, performing with many artists and can be heard on numerous recordings. As a teacher, Patrick has mentored musicians of all ages for over five decades. He is a Grammy Recognized and award-winning music educator. To gain perspective in life and learn to walk his own peaceful path, Patrick has studied Martial Arts since 1964 and is now a Master level black belt instructor with Dillman Karate International. As a devoted student of martial arts with nearly 60 years of training in numerous styles, he offers classes throughout New England and online. To share his experience and perspective with the community, Patrick is a Level One Certified practitioner of Kingian Nonviolence Reconciliation, bringing forth nonviolence as a way of life and spirit.
Maria Mortali, editor-in-chief at YellowBird Ventures, LLC has over thirty years of diverse experience in individual tutoring, small group facilitating, and classroom leadership. Maria has a broad and unique set of qualifications, including Grammar, Reading, Writing, Algebra, Geometry, Spanish language instruction, U.S. History, and Physics. Maria brings a depth of understanding that deepens her value as an editor along with an ability to impart her knowledge in a way that is hard to find anywhere. Maria began her lifelong journey in education with her studies at Purdue University, followed by an entrepreneurial lifestyle wherein she was, among other things, a literary editor. Her drive to teach and share led her to open her own business, engage as a private academic tutor for students from elementary through college, and in 2009 co-found Connecticut Experiential Learning Center. Maria is now editor-in-chief for all things literary at YellowBird Ventures, LLC.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Dedication

Table of Contents

Preface

~ BACK IN THE DAY ~

In the Beginning ...

1963

A Gherkin By Any Other Name, Would Taste As Sweet

The Lay of the Land

North by Northwest Pickleball at Ground Zero

Local Color ~ Then and Now

Itinerary Ad Libitum ~ The Same Old, Same Old

Preparation of the Pitch

The Necessary Accoutrements

The Playbill

Let The Games Begin

~ WHERE WE ARE NOW ~

Pickleball Now - It's Just Competitive Enough

Our Sensational Conflation Nation

Sphairistike to Tennis to Pickleball

The Sound - Unique

Closing

Afterword

~ WELCOME TO THE KITCHEN ~

Gretchen's Gherkins

Lugubrious Lubricating Libations

Pat's Perfect Pickleball Party Planner

~ Recipes for a Pickled ~ Ball

~ INQUIRING MINDS ...

Appendix 1 Chief Seattle's Speech and Letter ...

Appendix 2 Pickleball Terminology

About The Author

Credits and Acknowledgements