On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play in the white major leagues and become not only one of the most legendary baseball players of all time, but also a great American hero.
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play in the white major leagues and become not only one of the most legendary baseball players of all time, but also a great American hero.
Chronicles the spectacular career of Jackie Robinson, both on and off the baseball diamond, as the Dodger outfielder became the first Black player in professional baseball.
A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American man to play in the white major leagues, who was determined to fight for his rights and the rights of all African-American people on and off the baseball diamond.
