Descrizione
This biography delves into the life of Hank Aaron, exploring his remarkable journey from a young boy dreaming of playing baseball to becoming one of the legends of the sport. Through insightful anecdotes and meticulous research, the authors uncover not just Aaron's athletic achievements, but also the challenges he faced, including the racial tensions prevalent during his career.
The narrative highlights his resilience, dedication, and commitment to breaking records, showcasing his historic pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record. Readers are invited to appreciate the man behind the statistics, as they discover Aaron's impact on the game and his contributions to civil rights, making him not only a sports icon but also a powerful figure in American history.
The narrative highlights his resilience, dedication, and commitment to breaking records, showcasing his historic pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record. Readers are invited to appreciate the man behind the statistics, as they discover Aaron's impact on the game and his contributions to civil rights, making him not only a sports icon but also a powerful figure in American history.
Dettagli del libro
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
205 pagine
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
gen 1, 1974
Editore
Chilton Book Co.
ISBN-10
0801959608
ISBN-13
9780801959608