616 pages
English language
Published May 2, 2010 by Pantheon Books.
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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.
Subjects
- Aaron, Hank, -- 1934-
- African American baseball players -- Biography
- Baseball players -- United States -- Biography
- Baseball -- United States -- History -- 20th century