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A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, discussing his family, college and military years, athletic abilities, career in the Negro Leagues, move to the majors, and activism on behalf of African-Americans.
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c2002
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When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the fir st African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-white players that followed.
10) Aaron Judge
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2024.
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"Aaron Judge burst onto the baseball scene with his powerful bat in 2017. The New York Yankees slugger cemented his place in the game by breaking the American League home run record in 2022. This title gives fans the in-depth history of Judge's rise to MLB superstardom. The title features informative fast facts, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index."--Amazon.com.
11) Jackie Robinson
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c2010
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Presents the life of the first African American to play Major League baseball, from his childhood to his role as a hero of the Civil Rights Movement.
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c2014
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"Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle. These baseball legends rule the record books. But who will fans still be talking about years from now? Find out which of your favorite baseball players are legends in the making. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS"--From the publisher's web site.
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[2022]
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Tells the remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League, an unsung hero who in 1947 signed with the Cleveland Indians and went on to set amazing records that rendered him a seven-time All Star and launched him into the Hall of Fame.
14) Jackie Robinson
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Story of the first African-American to play major-league baseball opening the door for other African-American professional athletes.
15) Jackie Robinson
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Presents the life and career of the baseball legend who became the first African American to play in the major leagues.
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[2020]
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"Mamie "Peanut" Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn't welcome on the all-white Girls Pro Baseball League team due to the color of her skin. However, a greater opportunity came her way in 1953 when Johnson signed to play ball with the Negro Leagues' Indianoplis Clowns, becoming the only professional female pitcher to play on a men's team. During the three years she played with the team, her...