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The Story of Jackie Robinson offers a concise biography of the pioneering African American baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Highlighting his athletic talent and perseverance, the book honours his legacy as a trailblazer in sports and civil rights history, making the story accessible to juvenile readers.
First publish date: December 1, 1987
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Margaret Davidson
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