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In relating his life, Robinson reveals the struggles of a black athlete in the white-dominated world of American sports
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The Autobiography of a Boy of Summer Who Became a Man for All Seasons
Before Barry Bonds, before Reggie Jackson, before Hank Aaron, baseball's stars had one undeniable trait in common: they were all white. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke that barrier, striking a crucial blow for racial equality and changing the world of sports forever. I Never Had It Made is Robinson's own candid, hard-hitting account of what it took to become the first black man in history to play in the major leagues.
I Never Had It Made recalls Robinson's early years and influences: his time at UCLA, where he became the school's first four-letter athlete; his army stint during World War II, when he challenged Jim Crow laws and narrowly escaped court martial; his years of frustration, on and off the field, with the Negro Leagues; and finally that fateful day when Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers proposed what became known as the "Noble Experiment"—Robinson would step up to bat to integrate and revolutionize baseball.
More than a baseball story, I Never Had It Made also reveals the highs and lows of Robinson's life after baseball. He recounts his political aspirations and civil rights activism; his friendships with Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, William Buckley, Jr., and Nelson Rockefeller; and his troubled relationship with his son, Jackie, Jr.
Originally published the year Robinson died, I Never Had It Made endures as an inspiring story of a man whose heroism extended well beyond the playing field.
About the Author
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was an American baseball player who became the first black Major League Baseball (MLB) player of the modern era.
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Putnam Pub Group, U.S.A., 1972
ISBN 10: 0399110216
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Apparent 1st EDITION. This copy is Good; the text is clear, bright, but with underlining on about 6 of the book's 287 pages; binding is tight, pencil price on fep, pages show age , light foxing on edges. The jacket is Good; intact, including very good color and design, but tears along edges and corners, signs of age. We have a five star rating because of our fulfilment success and because our descriptions are accurate. We ship all books to U.S. buyers with Delivery Confirmation. All shipments within U.S. sent with Tracking. On foreign sales, because of the heavy weight of this book, we have to charge extra for shipping: however, we will only charge the difference between our regular shipping rate and the extra charge that the U.S.Post Office asks to ship the book. We guarantee: NO NASTY SURPRISES. Seller Inventory # 029343
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 3rd impression. One page (29-30) has two short jagged tears, looks like a large paper clip damage. ; Jacket (not price-clipped) now in a clear protector ; 287 pages. Seller Inventory # 36894
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. NOT a library discard; privately owned hardback book with dust jacket. The book is NEAR FINE: sharp, tight, crisp and clean with no writing (there is a tiny dot on the closed page edges). The jacket is NOT price-clipped and has a few small tears a tiny fold on the flaps. The jacket looks lovely under the fresh mylar cover I've added. Third impression. Seller Inventory # 37735-x-NEW