Children's author Anne Bustard on her favorite picture book biographies and a few collected biographies, too, birthday by birthday.
Saturday, February 04, 2012
February 4 Birthday: Honus Wagner
Honus Wagner, athlete
February 4, 1874-December 6, 1955
All Star! Honus Wagner and the Most Famous Baseball Card Ever by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Jim Burke (Philomel Books, 2009)
Honus Wagner grew up playing baseball. Wanger grew into a professional baseball player who “had more home runs, RBIs, doubles, triples…more steals…and played in more games than any other player in the National League.” And that makes his baseball card the most valuable of them all.
The Official Site of Honus Wagner features his biography, photos, career highlights and more.