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Before he is known as the Babe, George Herman Ruth is just a boy who lives in Baltimore and gets into a lot of trouble. But when he turns seven, his father brings him to the gates of Saint Mary's Industrial School for Boys, and his life is changed forever. At Saint Mary's, he's expected to study hard and follow a lot of rules. But there is one good thing about Saint Mary's: almost every day, George gets to play baseball. Here, under the watchful eye...
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"The true story of Glenn Burke, a "hidden figure" in the history of sports: the inventor of the high five and the first openly gay MLB player"--
Tells the true story of Glenn Burke, the inventor of the high five and the first openly gay MLB player: from his childhood growing up in Oakland, his journey to the MLB and the World Series, the joy in discovering who he really was, to more difficult times: facing injury, addiction, and the AIDS epidemic....
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"This fully illustrated history tells the story of women's first "league of their own," the All-American Girl's Professional Baseball League (1943-1954), as told through the engaging voices of the people who knew it best: the players! Author Anika Orrock has collected a range of funny, charming, wince-worthy and heart-warming vignettes as told by the players themselves from their various experiences playing in the AAGBPL, from the very first tryouts...
11) Ryno!
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The National League's Most Valuable Player for 1984 recalls growing up in Spokane, Washington and describes his life as a professional baseball player.
13) Batting champs
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History of batting, batting styles, and profiles of some champion batters.
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"A comprehensive account of Jackie Robinson's life and career, focusing on the events surrounding the shattering of the "color barrier" in Major League Baseball. Discusses his life after baseball, his influential position in the civil rights movement, and his enduring legacy as a racial pioneer. Includes biographies, primary sources, and more"--Provided by publisher.
15) Jackie Robinson
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An easy-to-read biography of the first black man to play in major league baseball.
16) Rod Carew
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A biography of Rod Carew, a strong hitter and a versatile infielder.
17) Base stealers
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Discusses the phenomenon of stealing bases in baseball and particular games and players noted for this activity.
19) Derek Jeter
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Discusses the personal life and baseball career of the star shortstop for the New York Yankees, Derek Jeter.
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