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Cal Ripken, Jr.: Quiet Hero
Lois Nicholson
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Description for Cal Ripken, Jr.: Quiet Hero
Hardcover. Num Pages: 128 pages, 50 b/w photos. BIC Classification: YFB. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 164 x 235 x 15. Weight in Grams: 404.
On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken, Jr., baseball’s Ironman, played in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig’s record that many thought would stand forever. The story of Cal’s life takes the reader from his early years in a baseball family through the minor leagues, two Most Valuable Player Awards, and his record-setting achievements as the Baltimore Oriole’s superstar shortstop. Addressing the Baltimore fans after the historic game, Cal explained his approach to baseball: “Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you ... Read more
On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken, Jr., baseball’s Ironman, played in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig’s record that many thought would stand forever. The story of Cal’s life takes the reader from his early years in a baseball family through the minor leagues, two Most Valuable Player Awards, and his record-setting achievements as the Baltimore Oriole’s superstar shortstop. Addressing the Baltimore fans after the historic game, Cal explained his approach to baseball: “Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Tidewater Pub
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780870334818
SKU
V9780870334818
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