The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

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When America Needed Heroes, A Jewish Slugger Stepped To The Plate.

Released October 14, 1998

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

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