Breaking barriers -- A different world -- Jackie grows up -- A college athlete and meeting Rachel -- In the Army -- Baseball business -- Joining the Dodgers -- In the big leagues -- Jackie keeps going.
Summary:
"Jackie Robinson's immense talent led to an important event in U.S. sports history: the breaking of the color barrier in baseball. This is the story of a legend, how Robinson overcame challenges both on and off the field, and his lasting legacy in the sport of baseball and beyond. Told in easy-to-understand language, this book introduces readers to a baseball idol who broke barriers and changed lives over the course of his incredible career and life"-- Provided by publisher.
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