The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron
- ISBN-10
- 0307279928
- ISBN-13
- 9780307279927
- Series
- The Last Hero
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 600
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Anchor
- Author
- Howard Bryant
Description
Chronicles the baseball star's on-field achievements and explains how the dignity and determination with which Aaron stood against racism helped transform the role and significance of the professional black athlete and turn Aaron into a national icon.
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