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This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.
This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.
As the first African American player in major league baseball,
Jackie Robinson had the eyes of the nation upon him. The pressure
was incredible; not only did he constantly face prejudice-from
ignorant fans, malicious players, and even bigoted
sportswriters-but he also carried the hopes and expectations of all
those who were rooting for him. Most mortals would have been
crushed, but Jackie Robinson was no ordinary man. Maintaining both
his dignity and calm while under attack, Robinson handled the
stress heroically and delivered top-notch performance. His first
year he batted .297, was chosen to be Rookie of the Year, and two
years later, he was voted the league's MVP.
Not surprisingly, there has been plenty of media coverage on
such an iconic and groundbreaking player, but in "Jackie Robinson:
My Own Story," Robinson's experiences both on and off the field are
presented in his own words. This account (as told to the veteran
sports writer Wendell Smith) was written soon after Robinson's
first year in the majors. It helps us understand the forces that
influenced this much admired superstar as well as gives us insight
into what it was like to live and perform under unfathomable
pressure.
Jackie Robinson has left an indelible mark on baseball history.
In fact, his jersey, number 42, is the only number to be retired
for all teams in the majors. For any baseball fan interested in one
of the game's true greats, both on the field and off, "Jackie
Robinson: My Own Story" is an engaging must-read.
WORDS EVERY WRITER NEEDS is a readable, informative, and
entertaining introduction to the terminology of language, logic,
and literature. Topics are arranged in ten categories, thoroughly
cross-referenced, and illustrated by hundreds of quotations from
well-known sources.
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rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
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Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
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