Pride of Puerto Rico
Paul Robert Walker
A biography of the baseball superstar from Puerto Rico who, before his untimely death in a 1972 airplane crash, was noted for his achievements on and off the baseball field.
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Orlando Merced
by Mark Stewart (1996)
About this book
A brief biography of the versatile outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates who was an All-Star in his rookie season in 1990.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreOrlando Merced Lead Character
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