I Never Had It Made: An Autobiography of Jackie Robinson
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (946 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060555971 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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He recalls his years at UCLA, where he became the school's first four-letter athlete and met his future wife, Rachel. In 1947 Robinson broke the color line in the major leagues and suffered terrible abuse for doing so. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. A disturbing and enlightening self-portrait by one of America's genuine heroes. From Publishers Weekly This autobiography, which was originally published in 1972, the year Robinson died, is not about baseball: it's about the deep commitment that Robinson made to achieve justice for himself and all Americans. With the advent of WWII he was drafted into the army, became a lieutenant and was court-martialed for refusing to move to the back of a bus. . Photos not seen by PW. He was honorably discharged. He played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues until he was recruited by Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers. He discusses
I Never Had It Made is Robinson's own candid, hard-hitting account of what it took to become the first black man in history to play in the major leagues.I Never Had It Made recalls Robinson's early years and influences: his time at UCLA, where he became the school's first four-letter athlete; his army stint during World War II, when he challenged Jim Crow laws and narrowly escaped court martial; his years of frustration, on and off the field, with the Negro Leagues; and finally that fateful day when Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers proposed what became known as the "Noble Experiment"—Robinson would step up to bat to integrate and revolutionize baseball.More than a baseball story, I Never Had It Made also reveals the highs and lows of Robinson's life after baseball. The Autobiography of a Boy of Summer Who Became a Man for All SeasonsBefore Barry Bonds, before Reggie Jackson, before Hank Aaron, baseba
"GREAT" according to Suzanne Yeaton. I bought this as a gift for my mom she loves baseball and music! We watched the movie that was released on his life and really enjoyed it. My mom says the book was great. She actually saw Jackie play!! She is 82 and sharp as can be!. Understanding the Complete Man Disgruntled Customer I learned a lot about Jackie Robinson beyond his stellar baseball career. In many ways he was a renaissance man. If you want to learn about the complete person who was Jackie Robinson, it's worth the read.. "A book of both historical and contemporary significance. Always admired the man for what he did on the field but respect and app" according to Tracy McMillan. This is a must-read for anyone who loves sports, studies history and supports civil rights and diversity and inclusion initiatives.