Hank Aaron made his Major League Baseball debut with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954. During the next 21 seasons, he appeared in a record-tying 24 All-Star games, won three Gold Gloves for his play in right field, and was the 1957 National League MVP. In addition to his record 755 home runs, he also owns the major league records for total bases (6,856), extra-base hits (1,477), and runs batted in (2,297). More important, though, are other barriers he helped break during his baseball career. Aaron's playing days coincided with an important period in baseball-one marked by the emergence of racial equality in America's pastime. After his retirement, Aaron worked to get more black representation in upper-level baseball management. Today he is one of baseball's leading ambassadors.
About the Author:
J. Poolos is the author of nine books of nonfiction for young readers and has written user guides for video games about baseball and other sports

Poolos, Jamie

Chelsea House Publishers

Infobase Holdings, Inc.

Chelsea Juniors

United States, United States of America

1 edition, March 30, 2008

New York, NY, c2008

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Originally published: New York : Chelsea House, 2007
Looks at one of the first African Americans to play on a Major League Baseball team, a star who is remembered for breaking Babe Ruth's home-run record
Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-114) and index
The birth of a legend -- A foot in the door -- The minor leagues -- Class A -- Breakthrough to the big leagues -- Rising star -- The greatness of Hank Aaron -- Home in Atlanta -- Home-run champion -- A life after baseball

2023-06-28