Awards

• Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 2002

Overview

On April 8, 1974, America watched as Hank Aaron stepped up to the plate and hit home run number 715! With that hit, he surpassed Babe Ruth's legendary baseball record and realized a lifelong dream. Before blacks were allowed in the major leagues, Hank was determined to play.This is the story of how Hank Aaron became a great ballplayer and an inspiration to us all.

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PETER GOLENBOCK is a well-known sports journalist as well as the author of ""Teammates"" and five New York Times Book Review bestsellers. He lives in Saint Petersburg, Florida. PAUL LEE has illustrated two previous children's books for Harcourt. He lives in Placentia, California.

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