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Baseball Biographies Hank Aaron; brave in every way. You never heard of Sandy Koufax?!. Promises to keep; how Jackie Robinson Golenbock, Peter. Orlando, FL, Harcourt, 2005. Winter, Jonah. NY, Schwartz & Wade Books, 2009. changed America. A biography of the Hall of Fame baseball player who In this striking picture book biography, an old-timer Robinson, Sharon. NY, Scholastic Press, c2004. broke Babe Ruth's career home run record. tells us what made Sandy Koufax so amazing. We A biography of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, the JB AARON HANK GOL learn that the beginning of his career with the first African American to play in the major leagues, Brooklyn Dodgers was rocky, that he was shy with as told by his daughter. his teammates, and experienced discrimination as J921 ROBINSON Henry Aaron's dream. one of the only Jews in the game. We hear that he Tavares, Matt. Somerville, MA. Candlewick, 2010. actually quit, only to return the next season-- A picture book biography of African-American different--firing one rocket after another over the Catching the moon; the story of a young baseball player Hank Aaron. plate. girl's baseball dream. JB AARON HANK TAV JB KOUFAX SANDY WIN Hubbard, Crystal. NY, Lee & Low Books, c2005. A picture book biography highlighting a pivotal event in the childhood of African American baseball player The tall Mexican; the life of Hank Aguirre, Mighty Jackie; the strike-out queen. all-star pitcher, businessman, humanitarian. Marcenia "Toni Stone" Lyle Alberga, the woman who Moss, Marissa. NY, Simon & Schuster, c2004. broke baseball's gender barrier by becoming the first Copley, Robert E. Houston, TX. Piñata Books, 2000. In 1931, seventeen-year-old Jackie Mitchell pitches A biography of the All-Star major-league pitcher female roster member of a professional Negro against Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in an exhibition League team whose commitment to his Hispanic heritage led him game, becoming the first professional female pitcher to found Mexican Industries to help provide in baseball history. JB STONE TONI HUB economic opportunities to the inner-city Detroit JB MITCHELL JACKIE MOS community Home run for Bunny. JB AGUIRRE HANK COP Andersen, Richard. Bellevue, WA, Illumination Arts, Satchel Paige. 2013. This is the story of a remarkable baseball Cline-Ransome, Lesa. NY, Simon & Schuster, c2000. team from Springfield, Massachusetts and its star Campy; the story of Roy Campanella. Examines the life of the legendary baseball player, Adler, David A. NY, Viking, c2007. player a boy named Bunny who was the only African- who was the first African-American to pitch in a American on the team. Fans and players adored Campy for his good nature, Major League World Series. JB TALIAFERRO ERNEST AND and cheered his multiple MVP awards as a Brooklyn JB PAIGE SATCHEL CLI Dodger. But in 1958, his career ended when a car accident left him a quadriplegic. Refusing to give in No easy way; the story of Ted Williams and Satchel Paige; striking out Jim Crow. to self-pity, Campy became a Dodgers coach, held the last .400 season. baseball clinics for teenagers, and bravely advocated Sturm, James. NY, Jump at the Sun, c2007. Satchel Paige began his baseball career in the Negro Bowen, Fred. NY, Dutton Children's Books, c2010. for the disabled Ted Williams hit .406 for the season in 1941--a feat JB CAMPANELLA ROY ADL Leagues in Alabama in the 1920s. For years, Jim Crow laws, which segregated blacks and whites, kept not matched since. In this inspirational picture book, him out of the major leagues. But they couldn't stop authentic sports writing and rich, classic illustrations A strong right arm; the story of Mamie him from becoming a world-class athlete. bring to life the truly spectacular story of the Red "Peanut" Johnson. Sox legend, whose hard work and perseverance JB PAIGE SATCHEL STU make him the perfect role model for baseball Green, Michelle Y. NY, Puffin Books, 2004. Biography of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, one of only enthusiasts of all ages. three women (so far) to play professional baseball. JB WILLIAMS TED BOW Johnson was a pitcher with the Negro Leagues' Indianapolis Clowns from 1953 to 1955. JB JOHNSON MAMIE GRE MEDIA The sandlot 2 Baseball. Evans, David Mickey., Lloyd-Jones, Max., Willson, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Novick, Lynn., Ward, Geoffrey C., James., Burton, Samantha., Twentieth Century Fox PBS Home Video., Paramount Home Entertainment Home Entertainment, Inc. [2005] Baseball (Firm). PBS Home Video ; Distributed Paramount Ten years ago a quirky group of kids invaded the Home Entertainment, 2010. Sandlot. Now, a new generation of kids are here in a J Biography nostalgic return to the dog days of summer, playing Here is the story of a nation at work and play. It is an & select Media epic overflowing with heroes and hopefuls, America's favorite pastime where dreams begin and scoundrels and screwballs. It is a saga spanning the heroes are formed. quest for racial justice, the clash of labor and J SANDLOT management, the transformation of popular culture, and the unfolding of the national pastime. The World Series history of the Fall classic Experience it in ten thrilling "innings" from master (2012). storyteller and award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns. Costas, Bob, 1952-, A & E Home Video (Firm), Major DVD 796.357 BAS League Baseball Productions. A & E Home Video, 2012. Baseball. The tenth inning This is the definitive documentary on the World Burns, Ken, 1953-, Novick, Lynn., David, Keith., Series, the madness, triumphs, and exhilarating Florentine Films., PBS Home Video. moments that will be remembered for the ages. The PBS Home Video, [2010]. expertly blended archival footage, thrilling game The game of baseball continues to reflect the action and more than 100 interviews with players, complicated country that created it. Players and managers, writers, broadcasters, and historians owners wage a battle over money and power; Cal create an exciting and comprehensive chronicle of Ripken becomes the game's new Iron Man; sluggers the Fall Classic. Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Barry Bonds do DVD 796.357 WOR things that have never been done before; the Yankees build a dynasty, while their arch rivals, the Junior baseball./14 Red Sox, stage the greatest comeback in history. In Publisher: September of 2001, baseball offers the hope that Canoga Park, Calif. : 2D Pub., c1999- things will one day return to normal. Junior Baseball focuses on players ages 7-17, their DVD 796.357 BAS parents, and coaches. Covers baseball skills, profiles of outstanding youth teams and players, MLB bloopers doubleheader tournaments, new equipment, profiles of Major Webber, John., Kattan, Chris, 1970-, Major League League stars, nutrition, injury prevention, skills Baseball Productions., New Video Group. [2011] clinics, baseball cards, autographs, and etc. Captured are Major League Baseball's greatest fan- America's oldest baseball magazine for kids 6-18. favorite follies will tickle the funny-bone with J Magazines Longview Public Library highlights of hilarity. From the lost-in-the sun pop 360.442.5301 www.longviewlibrary.org flies to mischievous victory pies, the major league merriment overflows. 1600 Louisiana Street, Longview, WA 98632 DVD 796.357 MLB August 1, 2014 .
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