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Author
Publisher
Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
What was life like for African-American baseball players before Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier? African-American players were banned from the major leagues despite their ability to break records, the world ignored their achievements, and they were unable to make their dreams come true. Meet Josh Gibson, James Bell, Satchel Paige, and Jackie Robinson, amazing ball players each with his own unique story to tell.
4) Fences
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In 1950s Pittsburgh, a Black garbage collector named Troy Maxson--bitter that baseball's color barrier was only broken after his own heyday in the Negro Leagues--is prone to taking out his frustrations on his loved ones.
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