TY  - BOOK
AU  - Herman, Gail
TI  - Who was Jakie Robinson ?
SN  - 9780448455570
U1  - 796.3570 HER-G 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - New York
PB  - Penguin Random House
KW  - Young Learners
KW  - United States
KW  - Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972
KW  - African American baseball players
KW  - Baseball players
N1  - 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
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