Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Summary
Baseball in the 1930s was more than a national pastime; it was a cultural touchstone that galvanized communities and gave a struggling country its heroes despite the woes of the Depression. Hank Greenberg, one of the most exciting sluggers in baseball history, gave the people of Detroit a reason to be proud.
But America was facing more than economic hardship. With the Nazis gaining power across Europe, political and social tensions were approaching a boiling point. As one of the few Jewish athletes competing nationally, Hank Greenberg became not only an iconic ball player, but also an important and sometimes controversial symbol of Jewish identity and the American immigrant experience.
When Hank joined the Detroit Tigers in 1933, they were headed for a dismal fifth-place season finish. The following year, with Hank leading the charge, they were fighting off the Yankees for the pennant. As his star ascended, he found himself cheered wherever he went. But there were other noises also. On and off the field, he met with taunts and anti-Semitic threats. Yet the hardship only drove him on to greater heights, sharing the spotlight with the most legendary sluggers of the day, including Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, and Lou Gehrig.
Hank Greenberg offers an intimate account of the man’s life on and off the field. It is a portrait of integrity, triumph over adversity, and one of the greatest baseball players to ever grace the field.
Details
- Title Hank Greenberg: The Hero of Heroes
- Author Rosengren, John
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 392
- Language EN
- Publisher NAL Hardcover, New York
- Date 2013-03-05
- ISBN 9780451235763
Media reviews
"Rosengren pens a textured tale—of Henry Greenberg, the Moses of Baseball; Hankus Spankus, the home run king and Hall of Famer; and Hank himself, steadfast son, teammate and father. This is a book for those who don't know this Hero of Heroes and, much more, for those who think they do."—Larry Tye, New York Times bestselling author of Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend
“Greenberg became an icon for American Jews and filled that role with dignity… Rosengren’s well-written book is recommended to all fans."—Library Journal
“Greenberg became an icon for American Jews and filled that role with dignity… Rosengren’s well-written book is recommended to all fans."—Library Journal
More Copies for Sale
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Hank Greenberg: The Hero of Heroes
by Rosengren, John
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451235763 / 0451235762
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- Item Price
-
A$2.48A$4.65 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
NAL. Used - Good. . goodFormer Library book.. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
Item Price
A$2.48
A$4.65
shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Hank Greenberg: The Hero of Heroes
by Rosengren, John
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451235763 / 0451235762
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- Item Price
-
A$2.48A$4.65 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
NAL. Used - Very Good. . . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
Item Price
A$2.48
A$4.65
shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Hank Greenberg: The Hero of Heroes
by Rosengren, John
- Used
- Condition
- UsedVeryGood Some corner dings.
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451235763 / 0451235762
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
South San Francisco, California, United States
- Item Price
-
A$3.90A$7.73 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
UsedVeryGood Some corner dings. .
Item Price
A$3.90
A$7.73
shipping to USA
Hank Greenberg : The Hero of Heroes
by John Rosengren
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451235763 / 0451235762
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
A$10.07FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2013. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
A$10.07
FREE shipping to USA
Hank Greenberg : The Hero of Heroes
by John Rosengren
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451235763 / 0451235762
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
A$10.07FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2013. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
A$10.07
FREE shipping to USA
Hank Greenberg : The Hero of Heroes
by John Rosengren
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451235763 / 0451235762
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
A$10.07FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2013. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
A$10.07
FREE shipping to USA
Hank Greenberg : The Hero of Heroes
by John Rosengren
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451235763 / 0451235762
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
A$10.07FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2013. Hardcover. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
A$10.07
FREE shipping to USA
Hank Greenberg : The Hero of Heroes
by John Rosengren
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451235763 / 0451235762
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
A$10.07FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2013. Hardcover. Very Good. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
A$10.07
FREE shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Hank Greenberg: The Hero of Heroes
by Rosengren, John
- Used
- Condition
- UsedVeryGood
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451235763 / 0451235762
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Rotterdam , New York, United States
- Item Price
-
A$10.58FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
UsedVeryGood. Excellent condition. No inscriptions or observed highlighting or writing within main pages. May have remainder mark.
Item Price
A$10.58
FREE shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Hank Greenberg: The Hero of Heroes
by John Rosengren
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used: Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451235763 / 0451235762
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
A$13.09FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
NAL Hardcover, 2013-03-05. Hardcover. Used: Good.
Item Price
A$13.09
FREE shipping to USA