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    Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made a Difference
    Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made a Difference
    Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made a Difference
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    Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made a Difference

    Written by Blake Hoena

    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media

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    In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson's time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner
    Release dateJan 1, 2021
    ISBN9781728420813
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    Blake Hoena

    An editor and script doctor extraordinaire, Blake is also an author of dozens of graphic novels. His published works have been licensed through DC Comics, National Geographic Kids, and Sports Illustrated Kids.

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