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The Effa Manley Story

By Audrey Vernick Pictures by Don Tate
Effa Manley loved the crack of a baseball bat. Even as a young girl, she headed straight to Yankee Stadium just to watch the players step up to the plate. She never expected that one day, she would own a professional baseball team herself, or become the very first and only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Growing up in Philadelphia, Effa learned early on to fight for what was right. When she became the business manager and owner of the Newark Eagles, she used her platform to bring communities together and support civil rights. Her players became some of the best in the league, proving that a woman could lead a championship sports organization. This incredible true story takes you back to the thrilling days of the Negro Leagues, showing how one person's immense passion for a sport changed the game forever. You will learn how Effa broke rules, smashed expectations, and led her team all the way to a spectacular World Series victory.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 36 Pages
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