Bibliograph

Something to prove, the great Satchel Paige vs. rookie Joe DiMaggio, Robert Skead ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Type

Label

Something to prove, the great Satchel Paige vs. rookie Joe DiMaggio, Robert Skead ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Something to prove

Oclc number

794177097

Responsibility statement

Robert Skead ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Sub title

the great Satchel Paige vs. rookie Joe DiMaggio

Summary

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 call, Satchel 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

Target audience

primary

resource.variantTitle

Great Satchel Paige vs. rookie Joe DiMaggio

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