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

PICKLEBALL! The Curious History of Pickleball From its Origins as Picklepong 1959 - 1963 *is for ALL to enjoy! This fascinating account ofPickleball's earliest iterations*, from someone who was there to witness its birth, exposesthe true beginnings of Pickleballas 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 wasfirst invented, BEFORE 1965, gives the flavor ofWashington state's historyand some of the movers and shakers of the late1950s and 60s.

Captured here in his witty, humorous style, the author shares childhood memories thatbring light to the game's journey fromPicklepong, created in Pat's family sideyard, toPickleball, the game as we know it today.

Readers will laugh out loud as they learn ofthe 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 featurestraditional 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!