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Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron
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James Haskins |
A dual biography of Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron, from childhood to championship. Includes comparative statistics, batting averages, and famous games. |
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Bobby Bonds, rising superstar
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George Sullivan |
A biography of the star Yankee outfielder who has won the Golden Glove award for his fielding. |
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Stars of the major leagues
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Dave Klein |
Profiles of nine major league baseball stars: Johnny Bench, Cesar Cedeno, Jim "Catfish" Hunter, Bobby Murcer, Nate Colbert, John Mayberry, Carlton Fisk, Bobby Bonds, and Ferguson Jenkins. |
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Frank Robinson; born leader
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Albert Hirshberg |
A biography of baseball star Frank Robinson emphasizing his careers with the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles. |
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Great infielders of the major leagues
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Dave Klein |
Profiles of twelve outstanding major league infielders since World War II. |
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Milwaukee Brewers
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Gary Derong |
Presents a history of the Milwaukee Brewers, profiling legends and star players of today, and details team facts and statistics. |
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Ken Griffey, Junior
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Barbara Kramer |
A biography of Ken Griffey, Jr., who joined the Seattle Mariners as the youngest player in the American League in 1989. |
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Kansas City Royals
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Paul Bowker |
A profile of the Kansas City Royals, including history, high and low moments, famous players, anecdotes, and more. |
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Los Angeles Angels
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Bernie Wilson |
Traces the history of the Los Angeles Angels, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary. |
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The streak
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Barb Rosenstock |
Chronicles the story of the legendary baseball star, his favorite bat, Betsy Ann, and the longest hitting streak in baseball history, which united the country on the brink of World War II. |
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Cal Ripken, Jr
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Stew Thornley |
A biography of the Baltimore Orioles team member known for his play as shortstop. |
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Derek Jeter
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Heather Feldman |
A simple biography of the talented New York Yankees shortstop, discussing his popularity and three World Championships. |
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Baseball all-stars
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Joe Funk |
Presents profiles of such great baseball players as Justin Verlander, Derek Jeter, Mike Trout, and Andrew McCutchen, providing statistics, trivia, and photographs. |
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Joltin' Joe DiMaggio
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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… |
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Jackie Robinson
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Kenneth Rudeen |
An easy-to-read biography of the first black man to play in major league baseball. |
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The longest season
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Ripken, Cal |
The story of how Cal Ripken and the Orioles broke their losing streak of twenty-one consecutive games in 1988. |
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Satchel Paige
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Lesa Cline-Ransome |
Examines the life of the legendary baseball player, who was the first African-American to pitch in a Major League World Series. |
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Fred Lynn
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Joe Soucheray |
A career biography of the Red Sox hitter who in 1975 became the only rookie in history to win Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors in the same year. |
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Meet the infielders
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Jay H. Smith |
Brief profiles of five major league infielders: Joe Morgan, Brooks Robinson, Bert Campaneris, Steve Garvey, and Robin Yount. |
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Mike Schmidt, baseball's young lion
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Jim Wright |
A biography of the Philadelphia Phillies player who, after being the worst hitter in the major leagues, becames home-run champion three years in a row. |
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