Roberto Clemente: Baseball Star & Humanitarian eBook

by Lew Freedman

Overview

Legendary Athletes introduces readers to the people who have made significant impacts both athletically and socially. Roberto Clemente: Baseball Star & Humanitarian highlights Roberto Clemente's childhood and rise to fame. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are also discussed. The baseball star's lasting legacy is told through informative sidebars, captivating photos, and engaging text. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617149436
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Legendary Athletes eBook
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	20 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 18 Years

About the Author

Lew Freedman is an author and sports editor for The Republic in Columbus, Indiana, where he lives. He has been sports editor with the Chicago Tribune, where he covered the Bears, and has worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Anchorage Daily News. His books include Pittsburgh Steelers: The Complete Illustrated History and Chicago Bears Stadium Tales.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Chasing 3,000 Hits 6

Chapter 2 Early Life 16

Chapter 3 Being Discovered 26

Chapter 4 Becoming a Pirate 36

Chapter 5 Becoming a Star 44

Chapter 6 Hispanic Pride 52

Chapter 7 The Biggest Stage 60

Chapter 8 The Great One 68

Chapter 9 Tragedy 76

Chapter 10 Aftermath 86

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112