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The legendary, record-breaking Hall of Fame pitcher tells his inspiring story
Mariano Rivera never dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. He didn't grow up collecting baseball cards, playing Little League, or cheering on his home team at the World Series. He had never heard of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, or Mickey Mantle. One day, that all changed.
From a childhood playing pickup games in Panama to an epic career with the New York Yankees, Mariano's rise to greatness has been anything but ordinary. He's the guy on the mound who doesn't hear the crowd, just the sound of the ump calling, Strike! The teammate you can rely on, even when the bases are loaded in the bottom of the ninth. Whether you know him as Mo or as the Sandman, Mariano is The Closer, and this is his story.
Full of tips for young athletes and tales from the Yankee clubhouse, The Closer: Young Readers Edition is an inspiring story of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication that have defined the life of a baseball legend.
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A 2015 Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner
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About Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera was a New York Yankee for nineteen seasons. He is Major League Baseball’s all-time saves and ERA leader, a thirteen-time All-Star, and a five-time World Champion. He and his wife, Clara, have three sons and live in New York.
About Jon Curry
Jon Curry made his professional debut at age eleven with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra singing the boy soprano role in Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms.” He went on to study at the Minneapolis Children’s Theater and later received his BA from the School of Drama at the University of Washington. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in acting from Temple University. He has worked extensively in film and television with guest starring roles in Frasier, Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, Rizzoli & Isles, Bones, Castle, Desperate Housewives, among many others. He also appeared in James Cameron’s Avatar. Jon is a prolific commercial and voice-over artist, appearing in many national network spots. He is married to Ann Curry.