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On an island called Puerto Rico a boy named Roberto Clemente dreamed of nothing but winning at baseball. With no money -- but plenty of determination -- Clemente practiced on muddy fields with a glove made from a coffee sack. Little League became minor league, which turned into winter league...and, finally, he made it to the major leagues! With lightning speed, towering home runs, and grand slams, Clemente introduced himself to America. Spare, evocative...
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Before Pedro Martínez pitched the Red Sox to a World Series championship, before he was named to the All-Star team eight times, before he won the Cy Young Award three times, he was a kid from a place called Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic. Pedro loved baseball more than anything, and his older brother Ramón was the best pitcher he'd ever seen. He dreamed of the day he and his brother could play together in the major leagues. This is the story...
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Explores Jackie Robinson's life story, including his early success as a versatile athlete, the difficulties he faced in an era of widespread prejudice and segregation, how he came to break pro baseballs color barrier, and how he used his fame to bring awareness to the civil rights movement.
10) Roberto Clemente
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Highlights the life, career, and legacy of Major League Baseball star Roberto Clemente. Includes statistics, key dates, a glossary, a website for further information, and photographs.
16) Mookie Betts
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Looks at the life of professional baseball player Mookie Betts.
18) Buster Posey
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Profiles the life and baseball career of Buster Posey, and includes career statistics and a chronology.