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Provides a graphic novel biography of baseball player Jackie Robinson depicting his life, times, and legacy. Focuses on how Robinson broke the race barrier in professional baseball, endured harassment, and persevered to become a baseball legend. Includes a glossary and sources of further information.
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Celebrate the unheralded people and stories that helped shape the game of baseball! Meet unsung pioneers, like John "Bud" Fowler, William Edward White, and brothers Moses Fleetwood Walker and Weld Walker, four African Americans who integrated white teams decades before Jackie Robinson. Discover unforgettable moments, like the time a 17-year old girl named Jackie Mtchell struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Marvel at records. Did you know that Japanese...
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Provides an overview of the history and lore regarding baseball's home run play. Describes the science behind how to hit a home run, chronicles the history and statistics of leading home run hitters, and recounts controversies about certain players' home run records. Includes a list of the top twenty-five home run hitters in history, other home run records by teams and players, photographs, and a glossary.