How Pat Burrell Set The Home-Run Record... In A Sci-Fi Novel About Killer Prehistoric Sharks
by Dan McQuade from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#3MNGJ)
Steve Alten grew up in Philadelphia. He went to schools-Penn State, Delaware, Temple-that Philly kids go to. And, though he lives in South Florida now, he's still a huge Philadelphia sports fan.