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Name: Silent Star : the Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy
Author: Wise, Bill
ISBN: [978-1-62014-808-2,1-62014-808-0]

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Silent Star : the Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy

Author: Wise, Bill

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Follett Number: 1410KL5
Audience: Upper Elementary
Publisher: Lee & Low Books Inc., c2012, p2018
Format: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-62014-808-2
ISBN-10: 1-62014-808-0
Dewey: 796.357
Classifications: Biography; Nonfiction

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Deaf People Biography

Hoy, William, 1862-1961

Includes bibliographical references. "A biography of William 'Dummy' Hoy, who pursued his love of baseball and became the first deaf player to have a long career in the Major Leagues, where he accumulated records and top-ranking statistics. Includes an afterword, author's sources, and historical photographs"--Provided by publisher.

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William Hoy loved baseball. Growing up in the 1860s and '70s, he dreamed of one day playing in the major leagues. A far-off fantasy for many boys, fulfilling this dream was even more of a long shot for William, who was deaf. Striving to find his place in a hearing world, Hoy became a shoemaker. He took pride in his work, but baseball was still his real love. When an amateur team coach saw him playing behind the shoemaker's shop, Hoy dazzled the coach with his hard-hitting skills. Moving from amateur clubs to the minor leagues and eventually to the majors, Hoy proved himself again and again--overcoming obstacles and becoming a star both on and off the baseball diamond. Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy is a tribute to one of the most inspirational figures in baseball history. A talented player with a standout record, Hoy is a shining example that success in life should not be measured by differences but by drive and determination.

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