The baseball adventure of Jackie Mitchell, girl pitcher vs. Babe Ruth

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patrick, Jean L. S., Author.

Contributor:

Carbajal, Richard, Contributor.

Hammond, Ted, Contributor.

Series:

History's Kid Heroes

History's kid heroes The baseball adventure of Jackie Mitchell, girl pitcher vs. Babe Ruth

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mitchell, Jackie, 1914-1987--Juvenile literature.

Mitchell, Jackie.

Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948--Juvenile literature.

Ruth, Babe.

Gehrig, Lou, 1903-1941--Juvenile literature.

Gehrig, Lou.

Baseball--Comic books, strips, etc.

Baseball.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (36 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Graphic Universe 2011

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book recounts the inspiring story of Jackie Mitchell, a pioneering female baseball player who defied societal norms by competing against men in professional baseball during the early 20th century. It emphasizes her historic performance on April 2, 1931, when she famously struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a preseason game. The narrative highlights Mitchell's determination, skill, and groundbreaking achievements in a male-dominated sport, providing a historical perspective on women's contributions to baseball. The book is intended for readers interested in sports history, gender equality, and inspiring real-life stories. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Introduction

Afterword

Further Reading And Websites

About The Author/About The Adapter/About The Illustrators/Copyright Info

Back Cover.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

1-282-96161-6

9786612961618

0-7613-7184-2

OCLC:

1045027810