Review of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (1998) by Jenna M — 19 Sep 2007

Really cool documentary. I'd recommend it to anyone, sports fan or not.

This review of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (1998) was written by Jenna M on 19 Sep 2007.

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg has generally received positive reviews.

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