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Summary: "An inspiring picture book biography about Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, and the story of how he created the high five, the world's most recognizable handshake. Playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Glenn Burke could do it all--hit, throw, run, field. He was the heart of the clubhouse who energized his teammates with his enthusiasm and love for the game....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Strauss Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BURSmith, Elliott
Summary: "On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made history when he stepped onto the baseball diamond as a Brooklyn Dodger. For the first time in more than 60 years, a Black player took the field in a professional baseball game. How did Robinson break through the racist barriers that had kept so many Black athletes out of professional sports? And what is the enduring legacy of his remarkable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROBSmith, Elliott
Summary: "Did a major-league pitcher really hit a bird with a fastball in the middle of a game? What did a goat have to do with the Chicago Cubs not winning a championship for more than 70 years? Did Babe Ruth really point toward center field just before hitting a big home run in the 1932 World Series? Prepare to uncover the real stories behind these and other great baseball myths and legends!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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Summary: Aaron Judge burst onto the baseball scene with his powerful bat in 2017. The New York Yankees slugger cemented his place in the game by breaking the American League home run record in 2022. This title gives fans the in-depth history of Judge's rise to MLB superstardom. The title features informative fast facts, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB JUDGE HEWMaraniss, Andrew
Summary: "The true story of Glenn Burke, a "hidden figure" in the history of sports: the inventor of the high five and the first openly gay MLB player"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 BURBuckley, James
Summary: "While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. And although his personal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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Summary: A graphic depiction of the life of Roberto Clemente that discusses his childhood, success in baseball, mission off the field, death, and other related topics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fantagraphics Books 2014
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA Fiction SantiagoFlynn, Brendan
Summary: Learn about Miguel Cabrera's early life, career, biggest sports moments, and what makes him a champion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Childs World 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB CABRERA FLYHerman, Gail
Summary: Highlights the life and accomplishments of the shortstop and captain of the New York Yankees.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2015
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 921 JETCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET JETERHerman, Gail
Summary: A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, discussing his family, college and military years, athletic abilities, career in the Negro Leagues, move to the majors, and activism on behalf of African-Americans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2011
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT People Who RobinsonMorrison, Jessica.
Summary: Surveys the life and career of the baseball star most noted for hitting 755 home runs--a record that lasted over thirty years--describing his time in the Negro Leagues and his work off the field to advance equal opportunity in baseball.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 AARBraun, Eric
Summary: Describes the kinds of things that major league baseball players do, such as catching balls and hitting home runs, and discusses the training needed to become a baseball player.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 BRARosenstock, Barb
Summary: Looks at the life of Major League Baseball and New York Yankee legend Lawrence "Yogi" Berra, describing how his differences challenged his baseball prospects and helped motivate him to prove his abilities as a player, coach, and manager.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights 2019
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Summary: "Introduces readers to the most dynamic pro baseball stars of today and yesterday, including notable statistics and records"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2016
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Summary: "Hit a grand slam with this new baseball series. Profiling the very best of todays pro ballplayers who learned the game in Latin America, "Beisbol!" is perfect for all your sports fans." -- from publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2016
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Summary: A biography of major league baseball player Roberto Clemente, discussing his childhood, family, athletic abilities, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2014
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Summary: "A collective biography of the top 10 pitchers, both past and present, which includes accounts of game action, career statistics, and more"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2011