ampamp34A compelling introduction to Hank Greenberg for a new generation of baseball fans.ampamp34 Kirkus ReviewsStory of MVP and HallofFamer ampamp34Hammerinampamp34 Hank Greenberg one of the greatest hitters of all time and the first openly Jewish sports star.ampamp34Greenbergs example stood and still stands as inspirational for all players experiencing racial or religious prejudice.ampamp34 BooklistIndiana Library Federation ampamp342024 Ageless Read Aloud Listampamp34A Junior Library Guild SelectionIn 1934 young Hank Greenberg had his dream jobplaying first base for the Detroit Tigers. Unlike some other Jewish baseball players of that time Hank had not changed his name to disguise his Jewishnesshe was not going to pretend he was something he wasnt. But there were many people who did not want to see a Jewish baseball player on the field.