About this title: This detailed, authoritative account of one of the most important seasons in baseball history chronicles the day when, in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and played first base for the Dodgers. "Opening Day" is being published on that 60th anniversary of the game.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780743294614ISBN:0743294610
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780743294607ISBN:0743294602
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Edition: 1st ed
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2007-03-20
ISBN-13:9780743294607ISBN:0743294602
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2008-04-01
ISBN-13:9780743294614ISBN:0743294610
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2008-04-01
ISBN-13:9780743294614ISBN:0743294610
Description: Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks), in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under. read more
Description: Good. 0786296747 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. 0786296747 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780743294607ISBN:0743294602
Description: New in new dust jacket. First Edition, First Print. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 336 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
"The positives were the same as the negatives for me.
It's very impartial and dispels some of the "legends" that surround Robinson's career. But at the same time, it comes across as somewhat distant and removed. It's almost too factual and, well, it's kind of a vanilla read.
A solid thumbs up for unbiased reporting on Jackie's first season as well as how it affected other people's lives that year. But a thumbs down for not being something I really enjoyed reading.
I'll still check out Eig's book on Lou Gehrig in the future, however."
"This is a great book. It is an insight into Jackie Robinson's courage, fighting against the racism in the country at the time he broke the color line is professional baseball."
"Paints an excellent picture of the challenges faced by Jackie Robinson and minorities of color (blacks and hispanics) during the 40's. This didn't end until well into the 60's. The Jim Crow laws must've been devastating to live under. It is impossible to truly appreciate what those who were subjected to those laws and that verbal abuse actually went through.
A must listen if you like baseball and are not clear on what all the fuss is about Jackie Robinson."
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