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The author recalls how at age nine and having just moved to Speedway, Indiana, his life took on a new meaning when he discovered that his second cousin was Don Larsen, pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Quick Summary
When a nine-year-old boy moves to small-town Indiana, he discovers his second cousin is Don Larsen, the New York Yankees pitcher who threw a perfect game in the 1956 World Series, and his world transforms into a baseball dream come true. Kids will love the front-row seat to Yankees glory, meeting legends like Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra, and the heartwarming story of how family connections can make impossible dreams feel within reach. If your kid loves Mike Lupica's sports stories or the emotional pull of "The Boy Who Ran," they'll be hooked on this nostalgic tribute to baseball's golden age and the bond between a kid and his legendary cousin. Perfect for readers in grades 6 through 10 who crave real stories about family, sports, and the magic of growing up with baseball history.