Description
This immersive work follows Hank Aaron’s determined pursuit of Babe Ruth’s career home-run record, capturing the extraordinary pressure surrounding one of baseball’s defining moments. Alongside the drama on the field, it examines the racism, death threats, public scrutiny, and personal cost Aaron endured as he approached history. Drawing on firsthand observation and vivid reporting, the narrative brings readers into the clubhouse, the stands, and the charged atmosphere of the era. The result is a compelling portrait of athletic greatness, resilience, and the complicated social forces surrounding a landmark achievement.
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paperback
Little Brown & Company
Published Jan 1, 2016
208 pages
ISBN: 9780316392648
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First Published
2016
Language
eng
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