Highlights the careers of twenty-one men who have dominated baseball's most critical position.

An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.

"The memoir of the life of one of the most beloved baseball players of his generation, a raw, compelling story of baseball, family, fame, addiction, loss, and a champion's resilience"--

Presents an illustrated biography of the man who broke baseball's color barrier and changed the way Americans viewed equality in sports. "Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. He could run, leap, and throw better than any other kid around. But he lived at a time when the rules weren't fair to African Americans: Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie...

A look at the baseball from its beginnings to today.

"Induction into baseball's Hall of Fame is the single greatest accolade a player can receive. Now you can share in the drama and excitement of those historic moments through the insightful profiles and stunning pictures of Players of Cooperstown: Baseball's Hall of Fame."--from the front flap.