Something to prove : the great Satchel Paige vs. rookie Joe DiMaggio
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Author
Contributors
Cooper, Floyd Illustrator
Published
Minneapolis, MN : Carolrhoda Books, [2013].
Status
Glencarlyn - Kids Nonfiction
J 796.357 SKEAD
1 available
J 796.357 SKEAD
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Glencarlyn - Kids Nonfiction | J 796.357 SKEAD | Available |
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Published
Minneapolis, MN : Carolrhoda Books, [2013].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color ; 29 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Baseball players -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Baseball players -- United States -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literature.
DiMaggio, Joe, -- 1914-1999 -- Juvenile literature.
Discrimination in baseball -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Paige, Satchel, -- 1906-1982 -- Juvenile literature.
Baseball players -- United States -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literature.
DiMaggio, Joe, -- 1914-1999 -- Juvenile literature.
Discrimination in baseball -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Paige, Satchel, -- 1906-1982 -- Juvenile literature.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Skead, R., & Cooper, F. (2013). Something to prove: the great Satchel Paige vs. rookie Joe DiMaggio . Carolrhoda Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Skead, Robert and Floyd Cooper. 2013. Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige Vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio. Carolrhoda Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Skead, Robert and Floyd Cooper. Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige Vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio Carolrhoda Books, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Skead, Robert., and Floyd Cooper. Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige Vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio Carolrhoda Books, 2013.
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