Take Me Out to the Ball Game-20th Century Baseball Greats

The Hank Aaron Story

by Aaron, Hank

Book - 2007

Aaron holds the record for most homeruns by any player inducted into Cooperstown. He became one of baseball's greatest while he endured and triumphed over racism. Aaron holds the record for most homeruns by any player inducted into Cooperstown. He became one of baseball's greatest while he endured and triumphed over racism. Show less

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The Making of A Baseball Player

by Rose, Pete

Book - 2019

All time leader in hits with 4256, "Charlie Hustle's" personal decisions have resulted in his exclusion from the MLB Hall of Fame. All time leader in hits with 4256, "Charlie Hustle's" personal decisions have resulted in his exclusion from the MLB Hall of Fame. Show less

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They Call Me Pudge

My Life Playing the Game I Love

by Rodríguez, Iván

Book - 2017

A beloved Texas Ranger for 11 years, Ivan "Pudge Rodriguez played in 14 All-star games and was the 1999 AL MVP. A beloved Texas Ranger for 11 years, Ivan "Pudge Rodriguez played in 14 All-star games and was the 1999 AL MVP. Show less

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Jackie Robinson

A Biography

by Rampersad, Arnold

Book - 1997

The first player to break MLB's color line, Jackie Robinson endured countless incidences of prejudice during his illustrious career. After his baseball career, Robinson continued to champion civil rights achieving several other firsts. The first player to break MLB's color line, Jackie Robinson endured countless incidences of prejudice during his illustrious career. After his baseball career, Robinson continued to champion civil rights achieving several other firsts. Show less

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[the Story of Roberto Clemente : A Graphic Novel]

by Santiago, Wilfred

Graphic Novel - 2011

15 Time All-Star, Puerto Rican born Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente played all 18 of his seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates until his life was tragically cut short. 15 Time All-Star, Puerto Rican born Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente played all 18 of his seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates until his life was tragically cut short. Show less

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The Pride of the Yankees

DVD - 2002

This movie adaptation of Lou "The Iron Horse" Gehrig's story and his battle with ALS, stars Gary Cooper and received 10 academy award nominations. This movie adaptation of Lou "The Iron Horse" Gehrig's story and his battle with ALS, stars Gary Cooper and received 10 academy award nominations. Show less

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Life Stories and Lessons From the Say Hey Kid

by Mays, Willie

Book - 2020

Ranking second behind Babe Ruth on most All-Time lists, Willie Mays appeared in 24 All Star games was 4 time NL leader in home runs and stolen bases and was a 12 time Golden Glove Award winner. Ranking second behind Babe Ruth on most All-Time lists, Willie Mays appeared in 24 All Star games was 4 time NL leader in home runs and stolen bases and was a 12 time Golden Glove Award winner. Show less

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Just Show up

And Other Enduring Values From Baseball's Iron Man

by Ripken, Cal

Book - 2019

Two time AL MVP and 14 All Star appearances, Cal Ripken played in 2632 consecutive games- a record that is unlikely to ever be broken. Two time AL MVP and 14 All Star appearances, Cal Ripken played in 2632 consecutive games- a record that is unlikely to ever be broken. Show less

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The Last Boy

Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood

by Leavy, Jane

eAudiobook - 2010

Described by Bob Costas as a "fragile hero", Mickey Mantle's brilliant career was overshadowed by his battle with alcoholism. Described by Bob Costas as a "fragile hero", Mickey Mantle's brilliant career was overshadowed by his battle with alcoholism. Show less

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