Just as Good: How Larry Doby Changed America's Game
by:
Chris Crowe (author)
Mike Benny (author)
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780763650261 (0763650269)
Publish date: January 24th 2012
Publisher: Candlewick
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
An inspiring, fictionalized story about Larry Doby, not as well-known as Jackie Robinson, but just as important of a trailblazer in breaking the color line in major league baseball. An informative historical note provides important context.
A chapter in civil rights history when Larry Doby was the first African-American baseball player in the American League. A historical note at the end, explains the facts represented in the story and fills in more details. Bibliography included.