Title:
The last hero : a life of Henry Aaron / Howard Bryant.
Author:
Bryant, Howard, 1968-
Publication Information:
New York : Pantheon Books, c2010.
Call Number:
GV865 .A25 B79 2010
Abstract:
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.
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9780375424854
Physical Description:
xvi, 600 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents:
Escape -- Herbert -- Henry -- Stepin Fetchit -- Milwaukee -- Magic -- Weheimer -- Jackie -- Scripture -- Bushville -- Almost -- Legend -- Respect -- Atlanta -- Willie -- Ruth -- Mortal -- Acknowledgment -- Free -- Drift -- Cars -- 756.
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