| Author |
Bryant, Howard, 1968-
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| Publication |
New York : Pantheon Books, [2010]
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| Copyright date |
©2010 |
| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 600 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Call # |
B AARON B |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 563-565) and index. |
| Summary |
In "The Last Hero", Bryant chronicles Aaron's childhood in segregated Alabama, his brief stardom in the Negro Leagues, his complicated relationship with celebrity, and his historic rivalry with Willie Mays--all culminating in the defining event of his life: his shattering of Babe Ruth's all-time home-run record. Bryant also examines Aaron's more complex second act: his quest to become an important voice beyond the ball field. |
| Subject |
Aaron, Hank, 1934-
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African American baseball players -- Biography.
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Baseball players -- United States -- Biography.
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Baseball -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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| ISBN |
0375424857 : |
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9780375424854 |
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