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Who Was Jackie Robinson?

Book 39 of 152 in the Who Was Book Series
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As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time color barrier in major league baseball. It was tough being first- not only did "fans" send hate mail but some of his own teammates refused to accept him. Here is an inspiring sports biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Paperback, 112 pages
Published on December 23, 2010 by Grosset & Dunlap
ISBN-10: 0448455579
ISBN-13: 9780448455570
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