Characters
Who is Mr. Henry's grandson?
Aaron
What team did Jason get cut from?
Baer Machine
What city in Michigan does this story take place in?
Arborville, Michingan.
What 2 cards did Aaron glue together?
Buck McHenry and Mr. Henry.
Why doesn't Jason think Kim can play?
Which character told Chuck Axelrod that Mr. Henry wasn't Buck McHenry?
Kim Axelrod
What is Jason's new team name?
The Grandstand
Where did Jason first see how hard Aaron can throw?
In Aaron's backyard.
What was Buck McHenry's card cut out from?
A newspaper
What does Aaron pitch at in his backyard?
A mattress
Who did Jason back up on Baer Machine?
Tug
What show does Chuck Axelrod host?
Sportsline
Which school did Jason return the bases to after he was cut from the team?
Eberwoods school
Who does Kim have an autographed card of?
Mickey Mantle
How many sponges did Jason put in his catcher's mit?
2
Who coaches Baer Machine?
Mr. Borker
At the beginning of the book, why doesn't Aaron want to play baseball anymore?
Because he was playing a baseball game when his family got in a crash and died.
Where were Kim and Jason when they heard Mr. Henry say he wasn't really Buck McHenry?
Under Mr. Henry's deck.
Whose card was worth more, Mickey Mantle or Willie Mays?
Mickey Mantle
What was the only way to get Cool Papa Bell out?
Fake throw to 1st, fake throw tho 2nd and tag him out at third.
Who said that Jason is slow because he thinks about baseball cards?
Pete
How many years ago did Jason's family move?
2
What street is Kim's house on?
Devonshire street.
How much did Jim sell the Isiah Thomas card for?
7 dollars and 25 cents.
How did the Homestead Grays get their name?
From the Homestead Steel Works.