Jackie Robinson
Wil Mara
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.
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Ken Griffey, Jr
by James R. Rothaus (1991)
About this book
Presents sports profiles of Seattle Mariner baseball player, Ken Griffey, Jr., and his illustrious father, Ken Griffey, Sr., who played for several major league teams and now plays alongside his son.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreKen Griffey, Jr Lead Character
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