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Book Title
Hank on First! How Hank Greenberg Became a Star on and Off the Field
Publication Name
Hank on First! How Hank Greenberg Became a Star On and Off the Fi
Title
Hank on First! How Hank Greenberg Became a Star On and Off the Fi
Author
Stephen Krensky
Illustrator
Alette Straathof
Contributor
Alette Straathof (Illustrated by)
Format
Hardcover
EAN
9781681155999
ISBN
9781681155999
Publisher
Behrman House, Incorporated
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Juvenile Nonfiction
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation, Religion / Judaism, General, Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism
Release Year
2023
Release Date
07/04/2023
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Item Height
276mm
Item Length
10.9in
Publication Year
2023
Item Width
8.3in
Number of Pages
32 Pages

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"A compelling introduction to Hank Greenberg for a new generation of baseball fans." --Kirkus Reviews Story of MVP and Hall-of-Famer "Hammerin" Hank Greenberg, one of the greatest hitters of all time, and the first openly Jewish sports star. "Greenberg's example stood, and still stands, as inspirational for all players experiencing racial or religious prejudice." --Booklist Indiana Library Federation "2024 Ageless Read Aloud List" A Junior Library Guild Selection In 1934 young Hank Greenberg had his dream job--playing first base for the Detroit Tigers. Unlike some other Jewish baseball players of that time, Hank had not changed his name to disguise his Jewishness--he was not going to pretend he was something he wasn't. But there were many people who did not want to see a Jewish baseball player on the field. They booed and jeered and called him names, and most of his teammates were just standing by and letting it happen. But Hank knew what he liked--baseball. So he played his best, kept quiet, and let his batting average speak for him instead. In 1934, however, when the Tigers were leading the league, both Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur fell on game days. Hank consulted a local rabbi, and decided he could play on Rosh Hashanah, a day of celebration, but refused to play on Yom Kippur. He went to synagogue services instead. The Tigers lost that game, and Hank was blamed by many fans. A poem in the newspaper, however, recognized Hank's achievements and that, despite everything, more people were coming to accept him as a Jewish baseball player. "We shall miss him on the field and shall miss him at the bat. But he's true to his religion, and I honor him for that!" An end note with historical photo explains more about Hank's baseball career as the first Jewish superstar in American team sports. In the face of prejudice, "let it spur you on to greater achievement, rather than accept and be licked by it." --Hank Greenberg

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Publisher
Behrman House, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1681155990
ISBN-13
9781681155999
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11057244369

Product Key Features

Book Title
Hank on First! How Hank Greenberg Became a Star on and Off the Field
Author
Stephen Krensky
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation, Religion / Judaism, General, Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
32 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10.9in
Item Width
8.3in

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gv865.G68k74 2022
Illustrated by
Straathof, Alette
Lccn
2022-016725
Dewey Decimal
796.357092 B
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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