A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder known for his home run hitting and for doing humanitarian work in his native country, the Dominican Republic.
Presents the life and baseball career of the Dominican-born slugger who, along with Mark McGwire, in 1998 broke the long-standing record of most home runs hit in a season.
"An introduction to the life of Sammy Sosa, the Hispanic man who was born in the Dominican Republic and became a baseball superstar, while still remembering and giving to his home country and family"--Provided by publisher.
A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder known for hitting many home runs and doing humanitarian work in his native country, the Dominican Republic.
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A brief biography of the Chicago Cubs power hitter, Sammy Sosa, who was voted professional baseball's Most Valuable Player in the home run record-breaking 1998 season.
An immense literature about the Civil War has nonetheless paid surprisingly little attention to the common soldier, North and South. Historians have shown even less concern for the long-term impact...
Profiles the professional baseball player, describing his childhood in the Dominican Republican, growth as an athlete, and dreams for the future.
A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder who in 1998, along with Mark McGuire, broke the home run record previously set by Roger Maris.
Sosa barreled around third while third base coach Tom Gamboa continued to wave him in . Suddenly , Gamboa put on the stop sign - too late . Sosa jammed on the brakes four steps past third base . He slipped and jammed his left thumb ...
A biography of the Chicago Cubs power hitter, Sammy Sosa, from his poor childhood in the Dominican Republic to the home run record-breaking 1998 season.