Clarion Books | All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball - Hardcover | Spinwhiz Comics

All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball - Hardcover

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Synopsis

The remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League.

In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman's bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those behind him, but set amazing records during his Hall of Fame career. More significantly, it examines the long fight to overcome racism in sports and our culture at large, a fight that is far from over.


Author: Audrey Vernick
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 01/04/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781328482976

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2021
Booklist 01/01/2022 pg. 64
Publishers Weekly 01/24/2022
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2022

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