sosa, sammy

Presents the life and baseball career of the Dominican-born slugger who, along with Mark McGwire, in 1998 broke the long-standing record of most home runs hit in a season.

Presents the life and baseball career of Sammy Sosa, who, along with Mark McGwire, in 1998 broke the long-standing record of most home runs hit in a season.

A biography of baseball player Sammy Sosa, which describes his childhood in the Dominican Republic and his years with the Chicago Cubs, including his home run race against Mark McGwire in 1998.

Photographs and simple English and Spanish text provide a brief look at the career of baseball hero Sammy Sosa. Includes a glossary and index.

Discusses great home run hitters in the history of baseball and focuses on the significant accomplishments of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa in the 1998 season.

A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder who in 1998, along with Mark McGuire, broke the home run record previously set by Roger Maris.

A biography of the Chicago Cubs baseball player Sammy Sosa, concentrating on his 1998 season when he hit sixty-six home runs.

Examines the accomplishments of baseball's five home run kings, including Ruth, Maris, McGwire, Sosa, and Bonds, discusses the conditions under which they performed their feats, looks at the advantages and disadvantages they faced in their races to break the record, and considers the reactions of baseball fans.

Examines the life and career of professional baseball player Sammy Sosa, a record-breaking batter for the Chicago Cubs, and includes photographs, career statistics, and a glossary.