It's been about 45 years since former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton teamed up with independent league pitcher Rob Nelson to create Big League Chew as a healthy alternative to chewing tobacco.

Package of Big League Chew gum at a store - ZikG/Shutterstock Speaking of, have you ever wondered why Big League Chew gum comes as shreds versus the typical shape of gum? There's actually a reason why ...

At the cash register at Walgreens, I place five items on the counter: a copy of The New York Times, a can of shaving cream, a new pair of readers and two packs of Big League Chew bubble gum. As the ...