WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A RATTLER was a peom written in 1996 as an insert the the FAMU baseball player handbook. The poem found itself being read at conferences and baseball gatherings. It was later converted to a book shortly after the passing of legendary baseball coach, Robert Tyrone Lucas. Procedes from this story go the FAMU baseball alumni association and directly support the FAMU baseball program. 
 
This book is available as part of our nonprofit's character education program. Each book that is purchased through our online donation system provides much needed funding to produce the next story and to fund our next community project. Your hardcopy of this book will be mailed out within 1-2 business day. Be sure to include an additional $10 for shipping.