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 ...

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.

Nelson said the idea hit him when he saw Field chewing an enormous mouthful of licorice, trying to look like the tobacco-chewing players. He figured shredded bubble gum would be more appealing than ...

A day after National Coffee Day, National Chewing Gum Day is here to refresh and tame your caffeine breath. It also might be a time to reflect on some of the most popular brands of chewing gum from ...

Before Steven Spielberg made “The Fabelmans,” he made “Jaws.” Before Todd Field made “Tár,” he made Big League Chew. And that makes Field the only person at the Academy Awards on Sunday who can say ...