Overview
En una época caracterizada por la discriminación, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson rompió la barrera racial de la Liga Mayor de Béisbol. Antes de que Robinson ocupara su lugar como primera base, la liga mayor discriminaba a los deportistas afroamericanos y les negaba la posibilidad de competir. A pesar de enfrentarse al acoso de los aficionados y de otros jugadores, Robinson permanecía concentrado en el juego, y se convirtió en el Novato del Año de la MLB en 1947 y posteriormente en una leyenda del béisbol. Esta biografía gráfica acompaña a Robinson en su momento en los equipos semiprofesionales, sus días en el ejército estadounidense y su experiencia histórica con los Brooklyn Dodgers.
In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson's time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Now in Spanish!
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