My Story

those boyhood years when my dad and I shared a passion for baseball and the brooklyn dodgers....were gone.......
WELL WE HAVE TO GET TO BATTING PRACTICE,MY BOY WILL LIKE TO HAVE YOU OVER SOMETIME
NOW THAT WE HAVE A FEW HOME GAMES,YOU WILL BE SEEING ME AROUND
The year was 1948. At 8 years old, I lived for baseball. (pg 9)
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LET'S STOP HERE.
MAYBE I"LL FINALLY GET TO MEET JACKIE ROBINSON! THINK SO DAD?
Jackie Robinson is one of the best players the dodgers have ever had, black or white. (pg. 37)
I peeked into my parent's bedroom. My dad was propped up against several pillows. (pg 2)
oh, do you want to be alone?
I guess?
The color of their skin kept black and latin players out of major league baseball for many years. (pg 34)
I found this in your fathers closet. (pg 5)
Because of their courage, we now have a better life, but not one that is free of prejudice or discrimination
FSA TEST TODAY!
Dad's letter (pg 6)
Be sure to read "The Hero 2 Doors Down" by Sharon Robinson.