| Description |
308 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Note |
Includes chronology. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Indexed In: |
Junior Library Guild |
| Summary |
"On October 2nd, 1977, Glenn Burke, outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, made history without even swinging a bat. When his teammate Dusty Baker hit a historic home run, Glenn enthusiastically congratulated him with the first ever high five. But Glenn also made history in another way--he was the first openly gay MLB player. While he did not come out publicly until after his playing days were over, Glenn's sexuality was known to his teammates, family, and friends. His MLB career would be cut short after only three years, but his legacy and impact on the athletic and LGBTQIA+ community would resonate for years to come. New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss tells the story of Glenn Burke: from his childhood growing up in Oakland, his journey to the MLB and the World Series, the joy in discovering who he really was, to more difficult times: facing injury, addiction, and the AIDS epidemic"--From the publisher's web site. |
| Audience |
Ages 14-17. |
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Grades 9-12. |
| Awards |
A Junior Library Guild selection |
| Subject |
Burke, Glenn -- Juvenile literature.
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Burke, Glenn.
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Burke, Glenn.
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African American baseball players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Baseball players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Gay athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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African Americans -- Biography.
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Baseball players.
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Gay men -- Biography.
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African American baseball players -- Biography.
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Baseball players -- United States -- Biography.
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Gay athletes -- United States -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| ISBN |
9780593116722 : 17.85 |
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