Synopsis
Lionel Conacher excelled at football, hockey, baseball, boxing, wrestling, and lacrosse. He taught himself how to play and he worked hard, and it paid off.
He supported his struggling family, never giving up or letting people down. He was given the nickname Big Train because he was unstoppable on the football field when he ran through the opposition. In 1921 Conacher joined the Toronto Argonauts, and in 1926 he played professional baseball for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Aftere retiring from sports, Conacher was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1949.
Richard Brignall tells this fascinating story of the man who could do it all.
Awards
Shortlisted - Red Cedar Book Award, 2011-2012
About the Series
The Recordbooks series helps new and struggling readers learn and understand history and social issues through the lives of Canadian sporting heroes. Tackling issues such as racism and gender conflict, these books provide historical context by telling the often-heroic story of how an athlete or a team worked to change attitudes around them. Short chapters, easy-to-read format, black and white photos, and sports trivias make for an engaging read.
There are 23 titles available in this series, 11 of which have won awards. Contact New Readers Bookstore for more details on other available titles.
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