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.

Big League Chew, the shredded bubble gum brand, filed a lawsuit in U.S. Federal Court against Ford Gum & Machine Company on Monday, alleging in a 44-page complaint obtained by The Athletic that Ford ...

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 ...

VILLAGE OF AKRON, N.Y. (WKBW) — Western New York is home to many hidden gems — one of which is a major gum manufacturer. Nestled in the Village of Akron lies Ford Gum, most known for its production of ...

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 ...