The last hero a life of Henry Aaron

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Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 600 p., [16] p. of plates) : ill.
remote
electronic resource
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : Pantheon Books, c2010.

General Note:	Description based on print version record.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 563-566) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	pt. 1. Escape -- Herbert -- Henry -- Stepin Fetchit -- Milwaukee -- pt. 2. Magic -- Wehmeier -- Jackie -- Scripture -- Bushville -- Almost -- pt. 3. Legend -- Respect -- Atlanta -- Willie -- Ruth -- Mortal -- Acknowledgment -- pt. 4. Free -- Drift -- Cars -- 756.
Summary, etc.:	In "The Last Hero", Bryant chronicles Aaron's childhood in segregated Alabama, his brief stardom in the Negro Leagues, his complicated relationship with celebrity, and his historic rivalry with Willie Mays--all culminating in the defining event of his life: his shattering of Babe Ruth's all-time home-run record. Bryant also examines Aaron's more complex second act: his quest to become an important voice beyond the ball field.