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The Greatest Thing: A Story About Buck O’Neil

  • Mid-Continent Public Library - North Independence Branch 317 U.S. 24 Independence, MO, 64050 United States (map)

Join educator and author Kristy Nerstheimer as she introduces the late Buck O’Neil with her book "The Greatest Thing: A Story About Buck O’Neil". Participants will learn more about this former Kansas City Monarchs baseball player, his impressive career, and how he became the first African American to coach in the major leagues.

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