Jackie Robinson in Quotes by Danny Peary
This book uses quotes to narrate the life and career of Jackie Robinson, the first African American major league baseball player, just in time for Father's Day and his debut's 70th anniversary.Jackie Robinson was a Hall-of-Fame second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was most famous for breaking the baseball color line with the Dodgers on April 15, 1947, though he was also known for his strong character and political activism that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement. Every year on April 15, all players in the MLB recognize Jackie Robinson Day by wearing Jackie's number, 42. He was an inspiration to players, fans and underdogs around the world. With Baseball Immortal: Jackie Robinson, Danny Peary takes you on an incredible, unique journey to a time of great progress in America and some really good baseball. Get a first-hand, 360-degree look at one of America's greatest and most important athletes through his words and the words of those around him - from his outspoken wife, Rachel Robinson, his childhood influencers, fans, other baseball greats and more. This book is perfect for baseball fans and historians across the country, especially since the book will publish in time for Father's Day gifts. Baseball fans will get an advantage reading about Robinson's life just in time to celebrate major anniversaries of the great player. In 2016 and 2017, the MLB will commemorate the 70th anniversaries of Robinson's first debuts in the minor leagues and in the major leagues with the Dodgers, along with other anniversaries like the 35th anniversary of his induction into the Hall of Fame.
Danny Peary is the author of Baseball Immortal: Derek Jeter. He is a renowned sports and film historian who has published twenty-four books. He collaborated on the biographies of Roger Maris and Gil Hodges, the autobiographies of Ralph Kiner and Shannon Miller, and three books with Tim McCarver-including the bestselling Tim McCarver's Baseball for Brain Surgeons and Other Fans. He is the writer-researcher of The Tim McCarver Show. Danny divides his time between New York City and Sag Harbor, New York.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781624142444 |
| ISBN 10 | 1624142443 |
| Title | Jackie Robinson in Quotes |
| Author | Danny Peary |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Page Street Publishing Co. |
| Year published | 2016-04-19 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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