The Last Hero
A Life of Henry Aaron
New York : Pantheon Books, [2010]
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: xvi, 600 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
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.
Subjects:
Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021.
Baseball players -- United States -- Biography.
Baseball -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
African American baseball players -- Biography.
Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021.
Baseball players -- United States -- Biography.
Baseball -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
African American baseball players -- Biography.
ISBN:
9780375424854
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY Aaron, Hank | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Biography | In |
BIOGRAPHY Aaron, Hank | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Biography | In |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.