Jackie Robinson Takes the Field

Written by Elliott Smith

Part of the Great Moments in History series

A Black player breaks baseball's color barrier, changing history.

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32 pages· 2,780 words· Est. 24 min read· GN890L

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In 1947, Jackie Robinson steps onto the field as a Brooklyn Dodger, breaking racial barriers in professional baseball. Discover how he overcame prejudice and what his legacy means today in this gripping graphic novel.

From the publisher

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made history when he stepped onto the baseball diamond as a Brooklyn Dodger. For the first time in more than 60 years, a Black player took the field in a professional baseball game. How did Robinson break through the racist barriers that had kept so many Black athletes out of professional sports? And what is the enduring legacy of his remarkable accomplishment? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why Jackie Robinson’s shattering of the color barrier in baseball is among the greatest moments in history.

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