Frystak, Timothy D.

Jackie Robinson : with profiles of Satchel Paige and and Branch Rickey / [ Timothy D. Frystak]. - Chicago : World Book, c2007. - 112 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - Biographical connections .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-109) and index.

Profile: Satchel Paige -- Jackie Robinson -- Chronology and introduction to Robinson's life -- Experiencing racial intolerance -- Lieutenant Robinson -- The Negro Leagues -- The noble experiment -- Breaking the color barrier -- Integrating the Major Leagues -- A champion off the field -- Changing times -- Profile: Branch Rickey.

"A biography of Jackie Robinson, with profiles of two prominent individuals, who are associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 0716618281 9780716618287

LCCN: 2006017515

Subjects--Personal Names:
Paige, Satchel, 1906-1982.
Rickey, Branch, 1881-1965.
Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Baseball players--United States--Biography.
Baseball--History.--United States
Discrimination in sports--History.--United States

LC Class. No.: GV865.R6 / F79 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 796.357092