Baseball’s Great Experiment: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy

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On this gripping account of probably the most essential steps in the history of American desegregation, Jules Tygiel tells the story of Jackie Robinson’s crossing of baseball’s color line. Examining the social and historical context of Robinson’s introduction into white organized baseball, both off and on the field, Tygiel also tells the frequently neglected stories of other African-American players–such as Satchel Paige, Roy Campanella, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron–who helped develop into our national pastime into an integrated game. Drawing on dozens of interviews with players and front place of business executives, up to date newspaper accounts, and personal papers, Tygiel provides the most telling and insightful account of Jackie Robinson’s influence on American baseball and society. The anniversary issue includes a new foreword by the writer.

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