african american baseball players

A brief biography of the man who was the first African American baseball player on a major league team, as well as the first African American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play baseball in the major leagues, discussing his childhood and family, his athletic success in college, the racism he encountered in the Army, and his baseball career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Introduces Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball.

A biography of the first African American pitcher to join the American League.

Examines the history of the Negro League of baseball, which existed up until the late 1940s due to segregation of whites and blacks in the Major League.

Profiles five African American pitchers who played in the Negro leagues, and features a timeline, a glossary, and more.

Profiles five African American hitters who played in the Negro leagues, and features a timeline, a glossary, and more.

A brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of professional baseball player Prince Fielder that covers his childhood, early career, and achievements as a player for the Milwaukee Brewers. Includes a time line.

A biography of Josh Gibson that discusses his childhood, baseball career in the Negro League, achievements, legacy, and other related topics.

A collection of biographical perspectives written by and about Jackie Robinson, the first African-American in modern major league baseball, discussing his athleticism, his politics, and details of his personal life.