Born in a poor Panamanian fishing village, Mariano River Jr. did not think he would grow up to be a famous New York Yankees pitcher. In fact, he thought that he would follow his father into the fishing industry. After he replaced a poorly-performing pitcher during an amateur baseball game, the Yankees scout saw his talent. Mariano Rivera would go on to become a thirteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion. He holds two MLB records and has won many other awards. H is a favorite for induction into the Hall of Fame. Derek Jeter called Mariano “the most mentally tough” teammate he’d ever played with. Rivera easily rose to being a team leader and helping the team recover from losses with dignity, and celebrate wins with humility. When once asked to describe his job, Mariano simply stated, “I get the ball, I throw the ball, and then I take a shower.” Since retiring, Mariano has devoted himself to philanthropy and his churches. He and his wife Clara sponsor college scholarships, a foundation to provide underprivileged children with educations, and various other projects.
Born in a poor Panamanian fishing village, Mariano River Jr. did not think he would grow up to be a famous New York Yankees pitcher. In fact, he thought that he would follow his father into the fishing industry. After he replaced a poorly-performing pitcher during an amateur baseball game, the Yankees scout saw his talent. Mariano Rivera would go on to become a thirteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion. He holds two MLB records and has won many other awards. H is a favorite for induction into the Hall of Fame. Derek Jeter called Mariano “the most mentally tough” teammate he’d ever played with. Rivera easily rose to being a team leader and helping the team recover from losses with dignity, and celebrate wins with humility. When once asked to describe his job, Mariano simply stated, “I get the ball, I throw the ball, and then I take a shower.” Since retiring, Mariano has devoted himself to philanthropy and his churches. He and his wife Clara sponsor college scholarships, a foundation to provide underprivileged children with educations, and various other projects.
All About Mariano Rivera
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All About Mariano Rivera
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781681571249 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Cardinal Publishers Group |
| Publication date: | 01/01/2020 |
| Series: | All About...People Series |
| Pages: | 128 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d) |
| Lexile: | 860L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 9 - 14 Years |