The Greatest Thing: A Story About Buck O'Neil by Kristy Nerstheimer, and illustrator, Christian Panigua, this biography of Buck O'Neil through this first-person narrative from his childhood dreams playing backyard games of rag ball to playing baseball with the Kansas City Monarchs, to becoming the first Black coach in the major leagues. Buck O'neil has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.the highest honor given to a civilian. Hardcover, 40 pages. Ages 7-13
