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Using an 'Everyman' player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Nelson's illustrations, inspired by his own art, provide a vivid and engaging depiction of a pivotal era in American history.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Kadir Nelson
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