Baseball's Great Experiment Jackie Robinson and His Legacy |
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Author:
| Tygiel, Jules |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-507826-8 |
Publication Date: | Feb 1993 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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In a gripping, comprehensive, and authoritative account of what was arguably the greatest step in the history of American desegregation, Baseball's Great Experiment tells the story of Jackie Robinson's crossing of baseball's color line. Moving beyond the specific personalities and events of the era, Jules Tygiel examines the social and historical context of Robinson's entrance into white organized baseball, both on and off the field. Through clear, readable prose he tells us not only...
More DescriptionIn a gripping, comprehensive, and authoritative account of what was arguably the greatest step in the history of American desegregation, Baseball's Great Experiment tells the story of Jackie Robinson's crossing of baseball's color line. Moving beyond the specific personalities and events of the era, Jules Tygiel examines the social and historical context of Robinson's entrance into white organized baseball, both on and off the field. Through clear, readable prose he tells us not only the Robinson story and his dramatic affect on American sport and society, but the stories of other African-American players--such as Satchel Paige, Roy Campanella, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron--who helped transform our national pastime into an integrated game. Drawing on dozens of interviews with players and front office executives, contemporary newspaper accounts, and personal papers, Tygiel provides the most telling and insightful account of Jackie Robinson's influence and ground-work in the growth of American baseball and society into integrated and more just communities.