Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball - Couverture rigide

Simon, Scott

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 047126153X ISBN 13 : 9780471261537

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2002

Synopsis

"No athlete performed at a higher level through greater stress than Jackie Robinson." -Scott Simon

The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was shattered--paving the way for scores of African Americans who wanted nothing more than to be granted the same rights as any other human being.

In Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball, renowned broadcaster Scott Simon reveals how Robinson's heroism brought the country face-to-face with the question of racial equality. From his days in the army to his ascent to the major leagues, Robinson battled bigotry at every turn. Simon deftly traces the journey of the rookie who became Rookie of the Year, recalling the taunts and threats, the stolen bases and the slides to home plate, the trials and triumphs. Robinson's number, 42, has been retired by every club in major league baseball--in homage to the man who had to hang his first Brooklyn Dodgers uniform on a hook rather than in a locker.

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À propos de l?auteur

Scott Simon, the host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday with Scott Simon, has won every major award in broadcasting for his personal essays, war reporting, and commentary. He is also the author of Home and Away: Memoir of a Fan.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 047126153X
• ISBN 13: 9780471261537
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible