In the first few months of this blog, one of my first interviews was with Zack Hample, probably the most famous baseball fan in America. He has turned baseball fandom into an artform, a skill, a practical raison d'etre.
You know when you watch a game and player hits a homerun? When the ball flies into the bleachers, there's a good chance that Zack will be on the other end, ready to catch it. He has caught literally thousands of balls at stadiums across the country over the decades, and he shows no signs of stopping -- now or ever.
Zack has even written books about being a professional baseball fan -- and sometimes it comes with controversy. But he goes on, keeping the flame, the spirit and love for America's favorite pastime, burning bright,
And now Zack is the subject of a brand new documentary called Zack Hample vs. The World. It's the story of his unique, sui generis career, and how being a fan of baseball, or anything, takes on identity of its own.
If you want to see the documentary, go here to find your preferred streaming site.
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