Cover of Jackie Robinson
Read Time: ~5.3 hr

Jackie Robinson

by text by Glenn Stout (2005)

About this book

Takes an in-depth look at the first African-American to play Major League baseball, at his road to the majors and his Hall of Fame career, focusing on the color barrier that existed for him, and exposing a number of myths concerning Robinson's relationship with Branch Rickey.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreJackie Robinson Lead Character

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