Who Was Jackie Robinson?

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.

Author: Gail Herman, Who Hq
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 12/23/2010
Series: Who Was...?
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780448455570