Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made a Difference (Paperback)

Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made a Difference By Blake Hoena, David Shephard (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Blake Hoena, David Shephard (Illustrator)
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Description


In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson's time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers.



Product Details
ISBN: 9781728402949
ISBN-10: 1728402948
Publisher: Graphic Universe (Tm)
Publication Date: August 4th, 2020
Pages: 32
Language: English