Moe Berg: The Spy Who Played Baseball
Published: 1 Apr 2012
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ISBN: 9781567924275
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
Publication date: 1 April 2013
Description
Moe Berg is not a typical baseball player. He's Jewish—very unusual for the major leagues in the 1930s—has a law degree, speaks several languages, and loves traveling the world. He also happens to be a spy for the U.S. government. When World War II begins, Moe trades his baseball career for a life of danger and secrecy. Using his unusual range of skills, he sneaks into enemy territory to gather crucial information that could help defeat the Nazis. But he also has plenty of secrets of his own. . . This must-read biography will appeal to children who not only love baseball but are also interested in spy craft and intrigue! Moe Berg’s amazing life story is finally told in this accessible and captivating read.