Bøger af Gene Schoor

Learn about one of the most controversial figures in baseball history with this captivating biography of Leo Durocher. From his early days as a player to his legendary managerial career, Durocher's story is one of triumph and controversy. This book is a must-read for any baseball fan!This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American player in modern major league baseball. In language suitable for both young and old, author Gene Schoor describes Jackie's early life, including his achievements in football, basketball, baseball and track in high school and college; his service in the United States Army; his breaking of baseball's color barrier and its impact on desegregation in sports; his many career highlights and awards; and his post-baseball life, including his tenure as vice-president of a major American corporation.

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