Something to Prove Something to Prove

Something to Prove

The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio

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Publisher Description

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 "trouble ball" and "bat dodger"— 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?

GENRE
Kids
RELEASED
2014
January 1
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
32
Pages
PUBLISHER
Lerner Publishing Group
SELLER
Lerner Publishing Group
SIZE
75
MB
AUDIENCE
Grades 2-5

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