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Bobby Bonds, rising superstar Bobby Bonds, rising superstar George Sullivan A biography of the star Yankee outfielder who has won the Golden Glove award for his fielding. OL15079265W
At the Plate with... Ken Griffey Jr At the Plate with... Ken Griffey Jr Matt Christopher Discusses the professional and personal life of the baseball star who plays with the Seattle Mariners. OL15108696W
Judy Johnson Judy Johnson Kathleen Billus Presents the life of the famed Negro League third baseman and discusses segregation in America, the formation of the Negro leagues, and the integration of professional baseball in 1947. OL15143992W
George George Peter Golenbock For 34 years, he berated his players and tormented Yankees managers and employees. He played fast and loose with the rules, and twice could have gone to jail. He was banned from baseball for life--bu… OL15305634W
Frank Robinson; born leader Frank Robinson; born leader Albert Hirshberg A biography of baseball star Frank Robinson emphasizing his careers with the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles. OL15850538W
Great infielders of the major leagues Great infielders of the major leagues Dave Klein Profiles of twelve outstanding major league infielders since World War II. OL15854327W
Henry Aaron Henry Aaron Sam Epstein,Beryl Epstein Focuses on the twenty-season career of Henry Aaron which culminated in the hit that beat Babe Ruth's record. OL1590590W
Catching heat Catching heat Jim Leyritz "Yankees catcher Jim Leyritz's life story from national sports hero to vehicular manslaughter charge knocks 'compelling' out of the park.The year is 1996. Location, Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. In … OL15933325W
Bucketfoot Al Bucketfoot Al Clifton Blue Parker "Al Simmons sparked one of baseball's greatest dynasties, the Philadelphia Athletics, to multiple championships--before becoming just another ballplayer. Today, contemporary accounts and other recoll… OL15946989W
Ken Griffey, Junior Ken Griffey, Junior Barbara Kramer A biography of Ken Griffey, Jr., who joined the Seattle Mariners as the youngest player in the American League in 1989. OL16028692W
Stealing home Stealing home Barry Denenberg The story of the first Black man to play baseball in the major leagues. OL16050313W
When the Dodgers were bridegrooms When the Dodgers were bridegrooms Ronald G. Shafer "In 1883, urbane real estate investor Charles Byrne and hustling news editor George J. Taylor joined forces to create the club that would become the Brooklyn Dodgers. Nicknamed the "Bridegrooms" by s… OL16126034W
Derek Jeter Derek Jeter Joanne Mattern "Presents the athletic biography of Derek Jeter, including his career as a high school and professional baseball player"--Provided by publisher. OL16239154W
Red Sox roll call Red Sox roll call William McNeil "This work profiles 200 of the most memorable players to have donned Boston's red, white, and blue. Also included are journeymen who became legends as a result of one glorious World Series game, like… OL16299247W
Jewish Major Leaguers in Their Own Words Jewish Major Leaguers in Their Own Words Peter Ephross "Between 1870 and 2010, 165 Jewish Americans played major league baseball. This work presents oral histories featuring 23 of these Jewish major leaguers. These oral histories paint a vivid portrait o… OL16499212W
Baseball 2 Baseball 2 Mark R. Littleton Life stories of eight baseball players known for their Christianity as well as their skill at baseball. OL1801171W
Buscando mi estrella Buscando mi estrella Maruchi Mendez The mother of college baseball star Ramiro "Toti" Mendez tells the story of his life, from his illegal adoption in Spain through his death of an undiagnosed heart condition, and highlights the danger… OL18154254W
Frank Thomas Frank Thomas Stew Thornley A biography of the power-hitting baseball player, from his childhood in Georgia through his college days at Auburn University to his professional career with the Chicago White Sox. OL1818589W
Jim Abbott against all odds Jim Abbott against all odds Ellen Emerson White A biography of the one-handed pitcher for the California Angels baseball team. OL1916456W
Joltin' Joe DiMaggio Joltin' Joe DiMaggio Jonah Winter "The baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio's picture book biography"-- During the Depression and World War II, the country needed something to cheer for, and Joe was the star player who outshone the rest, a… OL19983530W
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