The Tall Mexican: The Life of Hank Aguirre
by Copley, Robert E.
Biographies/AutobiographiesSportsHelping OthersHispanic & Latinx PeopleCivic/Economic ProgressBaseball
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AR Book Level
8.2
AR Points
7
Word Count
37,889
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
31172 EN
About this book
This biography profiles the All-Star major-league pitcher whose commitment to his Hispanic heritage led him to found Mexican Industries to help provide economic opportunities to the inner-city Detroit community.
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