discrimination in sports

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discrimination in sports

Satchel Paige

striking out Jim Crow
2007
A graphic novel account of the career of Negro League pitcher Satchel Paige, discussing the show he put on as a popular player, as well as the respect he demanded as an African-American.

First in the field

baseball hero Jackie Robinson
1998
A biography which discusses the discrimination faced by Jackie Robinson, the baseball legend who became the first African-American to play Major League baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Satchel Paige

don't look back
2007
Colorful illustrations and simple text tell the story of the life and baseball career of legendary pitcher Satchel Paige from his time with the Negro Leagues to his years with the American League.

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