Jackie Robinson

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Jackie Robinson

Athletes Who Made a Difference

Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Memoirs, true stories and non-fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Baseball and Softball Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics

Author: Blake Hoena

Dinosaur mascot

Language: English

Published by: Graphic Universe™

Published on: 4th August 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 32 pages

ISBN: 9781728405063


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.

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