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082			_a796.3570 HER-G
100			_aHerman, Gail
245			_aWho was Jakie Robinson ? / _cGail Herman
260			_aNew York _bPenguin Random House _c2010
300			_a105 p.
365			_aINR _b463.00.
500			_aAs 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.
650			_aYoung Learners
650			_aUnited States
650			_aRobinson, Jackie, 1919-1972
650			_aAfrican American baseball players
650			_aBaseball players
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