Willie Mays : the life, the legend / James S. Hirsch ; authorized by Willie Mays.
By: Hirsch, James S.
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BookPublisher: New York : Scribner, 2010Edition: 1st Scribner hardcover ed.Description: viii, 628 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781416547907 (trade); 1416547908.Subject(s): Mays, Willie, 1931- | Baseball players -- United States -- Biography | New York Giants (Baseball team) | Mays, Willie, 1931- | Baseball players -- United States -- Biography | New York Giants (Baseball team)DDC classification: 796.357/092 | B Summary: Describes the life of baseball legend Willie Mays, detailing his childhood in Alabama, early career in the Negro American League with the Birmingham Black Barons, his move to the major leagues in 1951, professional accomplishments, military career, and endeavors off the playing field.
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Describes the life of baseball legend Willie Mays, detailing his childhood in Alabama, early career in the Negro American League with the Birmingham Black Barons, his move to the major leagues in 1951, professional accomplishments, military career, and endeavors off the playing field.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 567-597) and index.
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