The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
movie

When America Needed Heroes, A Jewish Slugger Stepped To The Plate.
Released October 14, 1998
Genres:
Overview
The story of Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg, the first major Jewish baseball star in the Major Leagues, is told through archival film footage and interviews with fans, former teammates, friends, and family. As a great first baseman with the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg endured antisemitism and became a hero and source of inspiration throughout the Jewish community, not incidentally leading the Tigers to Major League dominance in the 1930s.
Runtime
1h 30m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
Status
Released
Spoken Languages
- English