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41) Jackie Robinson
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Describes the life and accomplishments of baseball star Jackie Robinson, who became the first African American in twentieth-century major-league baseball.
45) Jackie Robinson
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Biography of Jackie Robinson, known as the first African-American to play baseball in the Major Leagues.
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"Mamie "Peanut" Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn't welcome on the all-white Girls Pro Baseball League team due to the color of her skin. However, a greater opportunity came her way in 1953 when Johnson signed to play ball with the Negro Leagues' Indianoplis Clowns, becoming the only professional female pitcher to play on a men's team. During the three years she played with the team, her...
48) Barry Bonds
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Tells the life story of baseball star Barry Bonds, describing his Little League years, his family life, and highlights in his career with the San Francisco Giants. Includes statistics.
50) Till the end
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"The memoir of the life of one of the most beloved baseball players of his generation, a raw, compelling story of baseball, family, fame, addiction, loss, and a champion's resilience"--
52) Jackie Robinson
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Introduces Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball.
54) Jackie Robinson
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Examines the life of Jackie Robinson in a way that will help children with their reading skills.
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Describes Jerry Craft's time with the Wichita Falls/Graham Stars, a baseball team from the West Texas Colored League. Reveals what it was like for a white man to play for a team set apart by race and discusses how his time on the team helped him and his teammates learn about sports and life. Includes black-and-white photographs.