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9781426301902
Some sports stars are born to break the records. Jackie Robinson broke the social and racial barriers of his sport and of his age. On April 15, 1947 Robinson became the first African-American to play Major League baseball, and his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers changed American sports forever. Discover how his childhood shaped his life, what led him on the path to baseball, and learn of his lasting legacy.O'Sullivan, Robyn is the author of 'Jackie Robinson Plays Ball ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781426301902 and ISBN 1426301901.
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