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Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe Dimaggio

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In 1936, the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues. They knew just the ballplayer to callNSatchel Paige, the best pitcher anywhere, black or white. For the game, Paige joined a group of amateur African-American players, and they faced off against a team of white major leaguers plus young DiMaggio. Illustrations.

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Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe Dimaggio 2013, Carolrhoda Books, Minneapolis

ISBN-13: 9780761366195

Hardcover