Big League Chew Shredded Bubble Gum Classic Baseball Candy in Multiple Flavors

Big League Chew was created by former Cornell University lefthander Rob Nelson in 1977 in the bullpen of Civic Stadium, home of the fabled Portland Mavericks. With help from two fellow Mavs, 13-year-old batboy Todd Field and former New York Yankee All-Star Jim Bouton, Rob’s idea got its sweet start.

The idea was simple shredded bubble gum in a stay-fresh pouch. The very first batch was made by hand at Todd's house on Feb. 6th, 1979 (Babe Ruth's birthday!). Big League Chew hit retail shelves less than a year later, and instantly became a fan favorite across America.

Over four decades and one billion pouches later, Big League Chew remains a classic among kids and adults alike. It is the only shredded bubble gum in the world, and can even be found in Cooperstown as the "Hall of Fame Bubble Gum, With a roster of fun, long-lasting flavors, Big League Chew is a home run with ballplayers from the little leagues to the bigs.

Play Big, Chew Big!