RICH HOPPE: TALES of the LAST BARNSTORMER: (Pitcher from The King and His Court)

RICH HOPPE: TALES of the LAST BARNSTORMER: (Pitcher from The King and His Court)

A journey through life by RICH HOPPE (former pitcher for the King and His Court) as told to his friend, JIM DROSKINIS, (LTC, Ret, US Army), who also served as author/editor. Also a spiritual journey...not just a sports book; more about what Rich saw in others in their unique lives during his travels around the world - we are all connected. Includes over 100 pictures, some never published, and pictures of Rich’s artwork. You will not be disappointed as there are many sports stories, but Rich had many roles in his journey: Vietnam Vet, owner of Hoppe’s Pub and Rathskeller, Bayonne, NJ, pitcher for the Harlem Bombers, and for his own four-man team called Hop and the Hustlers, pitcher for The King and His Court for over two decades, artist, painter, musician, teacher, speaker, recovering addict, and friend to thousands. Rich Hoppe's first book The Pitcher and the Painter, 2009 (LULU) tells the heartfelt, loving emotional farewell between brothers: Robert, and Rich, the younger brother. This story, TALES of the LAST BARNSTORMER, takes you deep into his life and tells Rich's unique journey from Bayonne, NJ to Vietnam, and over 30 countries, all 50 states, and countless cities. Rich should not be alive. but you will be glad he is...once you read his unique tales and see how he conquered his addiction, and how God saved Rich Hoppe from himself. You will love reading this book, whether you served in the military, know the pitfalls of alcoholism and addiction, played sports at any level, spent time in a fun pub, or are interested in a spiritual journey through life. His editor Jim, also authored "Undefeated, Untied, Unscored Upon,"and "In the Shadow of a King" (about Rich's friend, Dave Booth, (also available on Amazon.)