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The Little Giant Coming up to bat at an astounding five foot five, Jose Altuve. Although he may be five foot five, Altuve plays like he’s six foot five. Jose was born in Maracay, Venezuela. The Houston Astros signed him for 15 thousand dollars in 2007.
He was born on August 18th, 1934 in Puerto Rico and died on his way bring supplies to a island that they needed after an earthquake he died on December 31, 1972. I will tell you about how he was brave first off. He was brave enough to move from his home in Puerto Rico to play baseball. He was also brave for being the first Latino baseball player which would cause a lot of people to make fun of or hate him. He was brave enough to go to the minor league for
Joe Dimaggio has the longest hitting streak ever, he was an all-star all 13 of his seasons, was or is he still the best baseball player the world has ever seen? Joe was an amazing baseball player during his 13 year career (Kennedy). Joe’s famous hitting streak took place in 1941 (Kennedy). Joe was the 8th born of 9 children ("The Official Site of Joe DiMaggio"). Dimaggio is great not only because of his hitting streak, but he was a nice man (Kennedy). He had an amazing baseball career(Kennedy).
To the real world Ken Griffey had it all. But behind the scenes, he faced turmoil and he fought against it and became one of the best baseball players the game has ever seen. Griffey JR was born in Pennsylvania, but moved when he was young to Cincinnati because that’s who his dad played for the Reds. That is where Griffey grew up and began loving baseball. Griffey out of high school was the most talented player in that years draft.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game In the state of Georgia, there are thousands of baseball fans that enjoy the fresh air of the open field and the taste of salty peanuts. “Take me out to the ballgame” might become a simpler task in the near future for Braves fans that live in the Cobb County area. One of the biggest things that I think of when I hear baseball is the huge stadium, filled with thousands of people. More importantly I think of Turner Field, the Brave’s current stadium located in Atlanta.
1934 Roberto Clemente was born on August 18 ,1934 in Calonan,Puerto Rico.1943,As a child he played baseball with a crushed tin can and a broomstick. Sometimes, the made their bats with a branch from a guava tree. Roberto wanted a bike more than playing baseball. Roberto Clemente took a heavy jug of milk every morning and evening and got a penny. When he started playing as a kid nobody could strike him out.
Zachary Mirza Mrs. Scherer English 227 10 December 2015 Mickey Mantle Mickey Mantle, also known as “The Mick”, was a very successful baseball player. Some of his greatest accomplishments include: four home run championship titles, a Triple Crown batting average award, and three Most-Valuable-Player (MVP) awards. However, Mickey Mantle’s humble beginnings and influential family lead him to a successful career in baseball . Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma to Lovell and Elven “Mutt” Mantle. Mutt was a famous baseball player himself.
It's no secret that Kobe Bryant is one of the most talented, most skilled athletes of all time. But what sets him apart from all of his other teammates more than anything else, is his dedication for the sport. Unusually, Kobe was never a freak athlete like James and Bryant are. (LINK 1)
Do you want to know why George Washington Carver is the greatest african american ever? He is the greatest african american ever because he found many uses for common crops like peanuts,cowpeas,and sweet potatoes. I have George Washington Carver for my black history month project. George Washington Carver is in the science category. George Washington Carver is in the science category because he did a lot of research with peanuts.
Willie Mays is an incredible baseball player with many accomplishments in life. Willie Mays was born on May 6th, 1931, in West-field, Alabama. He is the son of a steelworker who played center field for the Birmingham Industrial League Semipro. His mother, Annie Satterwhite, a former high school track star. His parents got divorced when he was three, so he went and lived with
Jackie Robinson is known to be one of the most influential people in baseball and in society. He eternally changed the aspect of American history. It was unusual to have a colored person be treated equally as a white person during the time of the 1900s. He was born in Cairo, Georgia in 1919 and later moved to Pasadena, California to pursue a better life. He came from a poor family of sharecroppers in the South and was the youngest of five.
Focusing on your own goals can lead to greater success by helping you craft your own goal to prosperity. Being an individual player can help make you a better player overall mentally and physically. Babe Ruth was born on February 6, 1895, and was an American baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball lasted around 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935. He worked on his own personal work and world records. During Babe’s early life his parents worked long hours which resulted in him skipping school or causing trouble in his neighborhood.
Some people are great athletes; others are great humanitarians, but Roberto Clemente combined both characteristics in one, dynamic package. From his early years as a poor child in Puerto Rico to dizzying heights as a pro baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Clemente’s life is one of inspiration and admiration. “If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things better for people coming behind you, and you don 't do that, you are wasting your time on this earth”. (Roberto Clemente) Roberto Clemente came from a very humble beginning.
Branch Rickey, general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, signed the 28 year old infielder,
El Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), a Mexican celebration, is a day to celebrate, remember and prepare special foods in honor of those who have departed. On this day in Mexico, the streets near the cemeteries are filled with decorations of papel picado, flowers, candy Calaveras, and parades. It is believed that the spirit of the dead visit their families on October 31 leave on November 2. In order to celebrate, the families make altars and place ofrendas of food such as pan de muertos baked in shapes of skulls and figures, candles, incense, yellow marigolds known as cempazuchitl (also spelled zempasuchil) and most importantly a photo of the departed soul are placed on the altar.