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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
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Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972 -- Juvenile literature
African American baseball players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Baseball players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Racism in sports -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature
Discrimination in sports -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature
Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team) -- History -- Juvenile literature
Major League Baseball (Organization) -- History -- Juvenile literature
Baseball -- History -- Juvenile literature
African American baseball players
African Americans -- Biography
Brookly Dodgers (Baseball team) -- History