Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe Dimaggio by Robert Skead

Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe Dimaggio

Robert Skead with Floyd Cooper

32 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

nonfiction history sports hopeful slow-paced
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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 ...

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