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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060722908
ISBN-139780060722906
eBay Product ID (ePID)30876198
Product Key Features
Book TitleHank Aaron and the Home Run That Changed America
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicBaseball / History, Discrimination & Race Relations, Baseball / General, History, Historical
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorTom Stanton
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8.3 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-046092
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsEngaging...The real story here...is of the trials this wondrous player endured on the way to his big moment., Stanton captures the embittering and, finally, uplifting sides of Aaron's personal story from that record-breaking campaign., "Stanton captures the embittering and, finally, uplifting sides of Aaron's personal story from that record-breaking campaign." -- Library Journal "One of 2004's better sports histories." -- Chicago Sun-Times "Entertaining ...Stanton's work best exposes...the man who hit that home run." -- Mobile Register "Engaging...The real story here...is of the trials this wondrous player endured on the way to his big moment." -- Sports Illustrated "Powerful...Baseball books rarely reach the heights of Stanton's...Excellent." -- Chicago Tribune
Dewey Decimal796.357/092 B
SynopsisBaseball has witnessed more than 125,000 home runs. Many have altered the outcome of games, and some have decided pennants and become legend. But no dinger has had greater impact than Hank Aaron's 715th home run. His historic blast on April 8, 1974, lifted him above Babe Ruth on the all-time list, an achievement that shook not only baseball but our nation itself. Aaron's magnificent feat provoked bigotry and shattered prejudice, inspired a generation, emboldened a flagging civil rights movement, and called forth the demons that haunted Aaron's every step and turned what should have been a joyous pursuit into a hellish nightmare. In this powerful recollection, Tom Stanton penetrates the myth of Aaron's chase and uncovers the compelling story behind the most consequential athletic achievement of the past fifty years. Three decades after Hank Aaron reached the pinnacle of the national pastime, and now as Barry Bonds makes history of his own, Stanton unfolds a tale rich with drama, poignancy, and suspense to bring to life the elusive spirit of an American hero.
LC Classification NumberGV865.A25S83 2004
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- 24. Okt. 2018
Great book a must have for baseball lovers out there.
I love baseball and knowing how years ago they sacrificed to be able to play the game they so much loved. I found on the road a pit bull almost got hit by a car and picked him up and tried to find his people but not to be found so after 3 weeks guess what he is mine. I named this gentle calmest loving dog Hank Aaron after the great player in the 70's. I love this book I read it to my pitty while his head lays in my lap. How much better could that be. Thank you for having it for sale. Houston Astro's are the greatest team ever. 2017 Series winnersBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
