Promises to keep : how Jackie Robinson changed America / Sharon Robinson.

Contents A black and white world -- Signs of hope -- A determined pair -- 1945: a changing world -- Why my father? -- Play ball! -- A civil rights champion -- Jackie Robinson's legacy.
Contents Introduction -- Black and white world -- Signs of hope -- Determined pair -- 1945: Changing world -- Why my father? -- Play ball! -- Civil rights champion -- Jackie Robinson's legacy.
Abstract A biography of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the major leagues, as told by his daughter.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2003042709
ISBN0439425921