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Something to Prove e-bog
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In 1936, the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues. They knew just the ballplayer to call-Satchel Paige, the best pitcher anywhere, black or white. For the game, Paige joined a group of amateur African American players, and they faced off against a team of white major leaguers plus young DiMaggio. The odds were stacked against…
In 1936, the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues. They knew just the ballplayer to call-Satchel Paige, the best pitcher anywhere, black or white. For the game, Paige joined a group of amateur African American players, and they faced off against a team of white major leaguers plus young DiMaggio. The odds were stacked against the less-experienced black team. But Paige's skillful batting and amazing pitching-with his "e;trouble ball"e; and "e;bat dodger"e;- kept the game close. Would the rookie DiMaggio prove himself as major league player? Or would Paige once again prove his greatness-and the injustice of segregated baseball?
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297,54 DKK
Forlag
Carolrhoda Books ®
Udgivet
01.01.2013
Genrer
1KBB
Sprog
English
Format
pdf
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781467709545
In 1936, the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues. They knew just the ballplayer to call-Satchel Paige, the best pitcher anywhere, black or white. For the game, Paige joined a group of amateur African American players, and they faced off against a team of white major leaguers plus young DiMaggio. The odds were stacked against the less-experienced black team. But Paige's skillful batting and amazing pitching-with his "e;trouble ball"e; and "e;bat dodger"e;- kept the game close. Would the rookie DiMaggio prove himself as major league player? Or would Paige once again prove his greatness-and the injustice of segregated baseball?