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The biography explores the life of Louis Sockalexis, a Penobscot Indian who made history as the first Native American to play professional baseball. It delves into his formative years, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced, and culminates in a significant game at New York's Polo Grounds in 1897, showcasing his impact on the sport and his cultural heritage.
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Louis Sockalexis, William Wise
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Louis Sockalexis
- Subtitle
- Native American Baseball Pioneer
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Wise
- Publisher
- Lee & Low Books
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- ISBN13
- 9781600604287
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, True Stories, Biographies, Sports, Native Americans, Sports Biographies, Indigenous Tribes
- Rating
- 3 out of 5
- Description
- The biography explores the life of Louis Sockalexis, a Penobscot Indian who made history as the first Native American to play professional baseball. It delves into his formative years, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced, and culminates in a significant game at New York's Polo Grounds in 1897, showcasing his impact on the sport and his cultural heritage.