Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball Paperback - 2007 - 1st Edition
by Scott Simon
From the rear cover
"An extraordinary book . . . invitingly written and brisk."
--"Chicago Tribune"
"Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay."
--"The Washington Post Book World"
"Scott Simon tells a compelling story of risk and sacrifice, profound ugliness and profound grace, defiance and almost unimaginable courage. This is a meticulously researched, insightful, beautifully written book, one that should be read, reread, and remembered."
--Laura Hillenbrand, author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Seabiscuit"
The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was shattered--paving the way for scores of African Americans who wanted nothing more than to be granted the same rights as any other human being.
In this book, renowned broadcaster Scott Simon reveals how Robinson's heroism brought the country face-to-face with the question of racial equality. From his days in the army to his ascent to the major leagues, Robinson battled bigotry at every turn. Simon deftly traces the journey of the rookie who became Rookie of the Year, recalling the taunts and threats, the stolen bases and the slides to home plate, the trials and triumphs. Robinson's number, 42, has been retired by every club in major league baseball--in homage to the man who had to hang his first Brooklyn Dodgers uniform on a hook rather than in a locker.
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- Title Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball
- Author Scott Simon
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 180
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Trade Paper Press, Hoboken, NJ
- Date 2007-03-01
- Features Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780470170410 / 0470170417
- Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
- Dimensions 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.4 in (20.07 x 13.21 x 1.02 cm)
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Themes
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Theometrics: Secular
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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