New book, which coincides with 75th anniversary of Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, focuses on four periods of his life
Jackie Robinson Day will be celebrated throughout Major League Baseball on Friday, the 75th anniversary of Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Rather than retell it, though, the author chose to dig deeper in other moments from Robinson’s life, specifically: In “True,” he brings to life Robinson’s greatness as a player as well as providing perspective on his place in American history for his dedication and determination for civil rights. Later, of Robinson, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would write: “He incessantly raises questions to sear America’s conscience.”
Hard, long turns at first base on singles, just itching to take the extra base on an inattentive outfielder.He studied pitchers keenly for “tells” that would help him get a jump for stolen bases.
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