A biography of Jackie Robinson, who in 1947 broke major league baseball's color barrier in partnership with Branch Rickey, general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Also includes profiles of Leroy "Satchel" Paige, one of the greatest pitchers of his day, who joined the majors in 1948, and of Branch Rickey.
Content Note
Profile : Satchel Paige -- Jackie Robinson. Chronology and introduction to Robinson's life ; Experiencing racial intolerance ; Lieutenant Robinson ; The Negro Leagues ; The noble experiment ; Breaking the color barrier ; Integrating the Major Leagues ; A champion off the field ; Changing times -- Profile : Branch Rickey.