Baseball's Great Experiment by Jules Tygiel
Jackie Robinson and His Legacy
This compelling narrative delves into the groundbreaking integration of Major League Baseball, focusing on the pivotal role of Jackie Robinson as he broke the color barrier in 1947. It explores the profound social and cultural impacts of this historic event, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by Robinson and other African American players who followed in his footsteps. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the book examines the broader implications of this "experiment" on American society, illustrating how it paved the way for the civil rights movement and transformed the landscape of professional sports.
The 17117th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 416
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 50th on The Top 100 Sports Books of All Time (Sports Illustrated)