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All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball

By (author) Audrey Vernick, Illustrated by Cannaday Chapman

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The remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League. In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman's bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those behind him, but set amazing records during his Hall of Fame career. More significantly, it examines the long fight to overcome racism in sports and our culture at large, a fight that is far from over.

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Normally shipped | Usually dispatched in 3 to 4 weeks as supplier is out of stock
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Published date | 4 Jan 2022
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 40
Dimensions | 282 x 236 x 13mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 431g
ISBN | 978-1-3284-8297-6
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BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / biography & autobiography / historical


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