african american baseball players

A brief overview of the life and career of pitcher CC Sabathia that discusses his childhood, family, achievements, and more.

A biography of Hank Aaron, the last Negro League player to move into the big leagues, covering his childhood in a small Alabama town, his accomplishments as a baseball player, and the impact he continues to have today.

Highlights the efforts of individuals such as Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson to advance the opportunities of African American's in professional baseball. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, along with archival and color photographs.

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.

Tells the story of African-American star-quality athletes who were excluded from professional baseball because of their color.

A brief biography of Jackie Robinson written in graphic novel format, who in 1947, broke the color barrier and became the first African-American to play major league baseball.

Examines the life of Jackie Robinson and tells how he faced the challenges of being the first African-American player in major league baseball.

"In 1959 Bernard is a young Red Sox fan, troubled by the lack of Black players in Major League Baseball, especially as there are none at all on his favorite team--but change is coming in the form of a rookie named Pumpsie Green"--Provided by publisher.

Biography of Buck Leonard who as a star in the Negro Baseball League earned the designation of the black Lou Gehrig, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

A biography of Hank Aaron, the last Negro League player to move into the big leagues, covering his childhood in a small Alabama town, his accomplishments as a baseball player, and the impact he continues to have today.