Central Kansas Library System

The Classic New York Times Bestseller The man who shattered Babe Ruth's lifetime home run record, Henry "Hammering Hank" Aaron left his indelible mark on professional baseball and the world. But the world also left its mark on him. I Had a Hammer is much more than the intimate autobiography of one of the greatest names in pro sports-it is a fascinating social history of twentieth-century America. With courage and candor, Aaron recalls his struggles...

Describes the racial prejudice experienced by Jackie Robinson when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers to become the first African-American player in Major League baseball and depicts the acceptance and support he received from his white teammate Pee Wee Reese.

A biography of the well-loved baseball personality who set many records and made home runs a common part of the game.

Photographs and text chronicle the life and career of professional baseball player Hank Greenberg, discussing his Jewish American heritage, and describing his childhood, military service during World War II, his role as a baseball executive, and other related topics.