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History Through Lit

History Through Lit. To America: Chapter 16 – American Racism. First African American to play “professional” baseball Was “black leagues” Not the best player – the smartest player Branch Rickey – yelled at him

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History Through Lit

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  1. History Through Lit To America: Chapter 16 – American Racism

  2. First African American to play “professional” baseball • Was “black leagues” • Not the best player – the smartest player • Branch Rickey – yelled at him • Rookie of the Year 1947, 6 all star games, 1955 World Series Champion, Hall of Fame 1962 – all in a ten year career (27 when started) • Sportscaster, manager, started a bank, actor, worked for Civil Rights • Died of complications of diabetes at the age of 53 • 2004 MLB retired the number 42 and created Jackie Robinson Day. Jackie Robinson

  3. Tuskegee Airmen • 92nd Infantry Division • Battle of the Bulge WWII Black Fighters

  4. Truman and Randolph • Desegregation of Armed Forces March on Washington

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