1. Group 2 Presentation

2. * Born in Westfield, AL in 1931 * Son of a steelworker who played semi-pro baseball in Birmingham, and a track star for a mother * Walked at 6 months * Parents divorced when he was 3 * He lived with his father * Played semi-pro at 13 * Finished high school as a professional ball player earning $250 a month

3. * Played for Birmingham Black Barons * Played center field * Slow finishing high school because of baseball * Scout for Giants chose him over another player * Jackie robinson was already playing in major league

4. * Played AAA for minneapolis minors * Leo durocher, manager of giants, heard about his success in the minors * In may of 1951, he started at center field and batted number 3 for the New york giants * Won the Rookie of the Year for 1931 * Played in world series but lost * Joined army and then went back to new york in 1954

5. * In 1955, he hit 51 home runs * Went to San francisco after 1957 season * Hit his 400 th homer in 1963 * Fineshed playing for new york mets in 1973. * Known as the greatest all-around player in history * Played as an all-star 24 games straight * Over 3,000 hits * Baseball hall of fame