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OverviewJoining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American player in modern major league baseball. In language suitable for both young and old, author Gene Schoor describes Jackie's early life, including his achievements in football, basketball, baseball and track in high school and college; his service in the United States Army; his breaking of baseball's color barrier and its impact on desegregation in sports; his many career highlights and awards; and his post-baseball life, including his tenure as vice-president of a major American corporation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gene SchoorPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.218kg ISBN: 9781532702815ISBN 10: 1532702817 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 11 April 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |