- SKU: 9781432575328
- BARCODE: 9781432575328
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
Jackie Robinson: My Own Story - Paperback
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by Jackie Robinson (Author), Wendell Smith (Author), Branch Rickey (Foreword by)
Jackie Robinson: My Own Story is an autobiography written by Jackie Robinson, an American professional baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1947. The book was co-written with Alfred Duckett and was originally published in 1948.In this book, Robinson recounts his experiences growing up in a segregated society, playing baseball in college and the Negro Leagues, and his journey to becoming the first African American to play in MLB. He discusses the challenges he faced as a black athlete, including racism from fans, teammates, and opponents, and the pressure he felt to represent his race and community.Robinson also shares his personal life, including his marriage to Rachel Robinson and his role as a father to their children. He reflects on his legacy as a civil rights activist and the impact he had on breaking down racial barriers in sports and society.Overall, Jackie Robinson: My Own Story is a powerful and inspiring memoir that offers a firsthand account of one of the most significant moments in American sports history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in baseball, civil rights, and the struggle for racial equality in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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