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This title in other editionsSatchel Paigeby Lesa Cline-ransome
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:No one pitched like Leroy "Satchel" Paige. Fans packed the stands to see how many batters he could strike out in one game. He dazzled them with his unique pitching style, and he even gave nicknames to some of his trademark pitches — there was the "hesitation," his magic slow ball, and the "bee ball," named because it would always "be" where he wanted it to be. Follow Satch's career through these beautiful illustrations as he begins playing in the semipros and goes on to become the first African American to pitch in a major League World Series, and the first Negro Leaguer to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references.
Synopsis:This picture-book biography profiles the first African American to pitch in a major league world series. Covering Paige's days in the Negro semi-pro and major leagues to the years he pitched for the Cleveland Indians, this action-filled book is ideal for baseball fans of all ages. Full color. About the AuthorLesa Cline-Ransome received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and a master of arts degree in education from New York University. She taught in a program designed to care for children of teenage parents who were returning to high school. She now writes for children full time. This is her first book with husband James Ransome. Of this book she says, "I hoped to capture the soul of Satchel and the heart of America's game." Lesa and James live in the Hudson River Valley region of New York with their three children, Jaime, Maya, and Malcolm, and their dalmation, Clinton. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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