Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy

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Synopsis
The biography of William Ellsworth Hoy, the first deaf player to have a successful career in professional and Major League baseball.William Hoy loved baseball. Growing up in the 1860s and '70s, he dreamed of one day playing in the major leagues. A far-off fantasy for many boys, fulfilling this dream was even more of a long shot for William, who was deaf. Striving to find his place in a hearing world, Hoy became a shoemaker. He took pride in his work, but baseball was still his real love. When an amateur team coach saw him playing behind the shoemaker's shop, Hoy dazzled the coach with his hard-hitting skills. Moving from amateur clubs to the minor leagues and eventually to the majors, Hoy proved himself again and again-overcoming obstacles and becoming a star both on and off the baseball diamond. Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy is a tribute to one of the most inspirational figures in baseball history. A talented player with a standout record, Hoy is a shining example that success in life should not be measured by differences but by drive and determination.
Copyright:
2012

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
40 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781600609763
Publisher:
Lee & Low Books
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Bill Wise Illustrations copyright
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Disability-Related, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:
First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade
Reading Age:
6–11
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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