Orlando Merced
Mark Stewart
A brief biography of the versatile outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates who was an All-Star in his rookie season in 1990.
Read Time: ~2.6 hr
Pride of Puerto Rico
by Paul Robert Walker (1991)
About this book
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.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CorePride of Puerto Rico Lead Character
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