Certain types of bubble gum will always have the nostalgia factor for one reason or another. Big League Chew is at the top of that list.
In the summer of 1977, Rob Nelson had an idea to create an alternative to one of baseball's most recognizable habits: chewing tobacco. Nelson recently sat down with Josh Petry of the Hoodie Chroniclez Podcast to discuss its origin story and whether it was meant for the baseball diamond or if he had any interest in a collaboration with the NFL. A collab with the NFL may be less likely for a very simple reason, but it's not out of the question.
Nelson was asked about diving into the NFL world. Whether it would take a certain player or organization to reach out, he would say, "I certainly would be open to it, but
there was a logic to it about chewing it and blowing bubbles with the way baseball works. With the NFL, you've got mouth guards and helmets and things. I could see it if somebody said that they are a really big fan, just like a NASCAR driver or a basketball player. There are a lot of people who chew my gum, but it's not a natural fit other than saying this gum means fun to me."
Nelson would finish by saying that "It would probably take some NFL guy who grew up with my gum and said ya know, I wouldn't mind being a part of the Big League Chew extravaganza."
A couple of weeks ago, Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley spoke with the media about chewing gum on the sidelines and name-dropped Big League Chew for its bubble-blowing power. Hafley said he never even realized he blew bubbles, but if he had to choose a go-to, it would be Big League Chew, and he is open to a collaboration.
I think that we have found your guy, Mr. Nelson, and Big League Chew.
To see the full interview, click the link below:
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Exclusive: Is Big League Chew headed from baseball to football?
