The Bristol Bombers
A Memoir
A brotherhood of misfits, legends, and dreamers comes alive each summer where baseball, laughter, wild stories, and unforgettable characters collide. Bombers celebrates youth, friendship, and the magic of a season that shaped their lives far beyond the final out.
About
James D. Sulivan
Dr. James D. Sullivan (DBA, MBA, MA) never planned to be an author. In the summer of 1994, a dugout bet with his Bristol Bombers teammates “I should write a book about you idiots” sat untouched for thirty years. Then life reminded him how fast time flies. A lifelong “guy’s guy” who loves sports, travel, cold pints, and real stories, Jim finally finished the heartfelt, laugh-out-loud tale he started at twenty-six. When he’s not writing, he’s coaching youth basketball, running his own business, hitting the gym, or chasing new cultures and cuisines always guided by the sign on his office wall: “We will never see this day again. Make it count.”
The Bristol Bombers
A Memoir
Bombers tells the story of a spirited group of players who reunite each summer to play the game they love not for money, fame, or glory, but for something far greater. Set in the early 1990s, the book revisits a season filled with legendary characters, wild antics, heartfelt moments, and memories that lasted long after the final inning. At the center of the tale is the Bristol Bombersa team of colorful personalities including Leo “The Franchise,” Willie “Holy White Lobster,” River “Brother Love,” Johnny “Forrest,” Bobby “The Stick,” and Coach Jake “Skip.” Together, they create a dynamic blend of humor, heart, and chaos that defines the Bombers’ legacy.
The Bristol Bombers
Themes That Reveal What Lies Beneath
Brotherhood & Camaraderie
A celebration of deep friendships formed on and off the field, where shared laughter, struggles, and unforgettable moments unite a team for life.
Nostalgia & Youthful Memories
A reflective journey back to a summer filled with adventure, baseball, humor, and the cherished memories that stay vivid long after youth fades.
Passion for the Game
A tribute to the pure love of baseball played not for fame or money, but for joy, pride, tradition, and the spirit of competition.