Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen
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Set in 1931, this story highlights a groundbreaking moment in sports history when Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old girl, pitched for a minor league team against the New York Yankees in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her remarkable performance during the exhibition game not only captivated the audience but also challenged gender norms in baseball. The narrative is brought to life with full-color illustrations, celebrating Jackie's achievement and its significance in the world of sports.
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Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen, Marissa Moss
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- Released
- 2004
- Book condition
- Good
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- €6.77
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- Title
- Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marissa Moss
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9780689863295
- Category
- Sport, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set in 1931, this story highlights a groundbreaking moment in sports history when Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old girl, pitched for a minor league team against the New York Yankees in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her remarkable performance during the exhibition game not only captivated the audience but also challenged gender norms in baseball. The narrative is brought to life with full-color illustrations, celebrating Jackie's achievement and its significance in the world of sports.