| | | Hank Greenberg: Hall-Of-Fame-Slugger |
Author: Ira Berkow
Age Level: 09-12
December 2000 · Paperback
New York Times writer Ira Berkow presents a potent account of the life and career of the first Jewish ballplayer to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
This new paperback edition is updated with black and white photographs from the collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library.
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| Hank Greenberg: The Story of My Life |
Author: Hank Greenberg,
With Ira Berkow
Hardcover · May 2001
224 Pages
His extraordinary life in baseball -- playing with and against Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, and Joe DiMaggio -- combines uncommon courage, dignity, strength, and humor in the face of formidable odds. Ranked among the great home run hitters of the game, he became the first Jewish player to be elected to the Hall of Fame. Photos throughout.
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| The Life & Times Of Hank Greenberg |
Starring: Hank Greenberg
Director: Aviva Kempner
DVD
In Theatres January 12, 2000 (NY)
Following the career of Jewish baseball star Hank Greenberg from his beginnings in the Bronx to his success in the Texas minor leagues to his signing to the Detroit Tigers in the 1930s, this documentary recounts the inspirational tale of an American hero.
Including nearly 50 interviews with Greenberg himself, his family, other players, celebrities, fans, and public figures, the film uses older film clips and excerpts from Hollywood movies popular in Greenberg's day, accompanied by a spirited soundtrack of songs from the 20s and 30s.
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