Bibliograph

Jackie Robinson, an integrated life, J. Christopher Schutz

Type

Label

Jackie Robinson, an integrated life, J. Christopher Schutz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-166) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jackie Robinson

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

937998058

Responsibility statement

J. Christopher Schutz

Series statement

The library of African American biography

Sub title

an integrated life

Summary

Jackie Robinson's story is not only a compelling drama of heroism, but also as a template of the African American freedom struggle. A towering athletic talent, Robinson's greater impact was on preparing the way for the civil rights reform wave following WWII. But Robinson's story has always been far more complex than the public perception has allowed. Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey famously told the young Robinson that he was "looking for a ballplayer with guts enough not to fight back." J. Christopher Schutz reveals the real Robinson, as a more defiant, combative spirit than simply the "turn the other cheek" compliant "credit to his race." The triumph of Robinson's inclusion in the white Major Leagues (which presaged blacks' later inclusion in the broader society) also included the slow demise of black-owned commercial enterprise in the Negro Leagues (which likewise presaged the unrecoverable loss of other important black institutions after civil rights gains). Examining this key figure at the crossroads of baseball and civil rights histories, Schutz provides a cohesive exploration of the man and the times that made him greatReveals the real Jackie Robinson, as a more defiant, combative spirit than simply the "turn the other cheek" compliant "credit to his race." Examining this key figure at the crossroads of baseball and civil rights histories, Schutz provides a cohesive exploration of the man and the times that made him great.--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Before the legend : the young Robinson -- Freedom fighter -- The world of black baseball -- "A badge of martyrdom" : Robinson's entry into white baseball -- The great experiment : Robinson ascends to the major leagues -- "To be Jackie Robinson" : his further years in the majors, 1949-1956 -- Robinson off the diamond -- Early sunset on a legend

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