Baseball's great experiment / Tygiel, Jules

Profiles the life of baseball player Jackie Robinson and describes the legacy he left for African-Americans, American society, and African-American athletes. Also profiles other African-American baseball players from Robinson's era including Satchel Paige, Roy Campanella, and Willie Mays.

Tells the story of Branch Rickey's move in hiring Jackie Robinson, of Robinson's career in the major leagues, & of the hiring of other black players.