Kenny Lofton
Mark Stewart
A biography of the base-stealing outfielder for the Cleveland Indians who has won four Golden Gloves in his first five seasons as a major league player.
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Jackie Robinson
by Wil Mara (2002)
About this book
Brief text chronicles the life of the Hall of Fame baseball player who, in 1947, became the first African American to play for a major league team.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreJackie Robinson Lead Character
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