Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 187. Chapters: Jackie Robinson, Trevor Hoffman, Barry Bonds, Ryan Braun, Ted Williams, Tony Gwynn, Bob Lemon, Dock Ellis, Mike Garcia (AL pitcher), Eddie Zosky, Joe DiMaggio, Randy Johnson, Ryan Kalish, Milton Bradley (baseball), Troy Tulowitzki, Phil Nevin, Stephen Strasburg, Lenny Dykstra, Tug McGraw, Jimmy Rollins, CC Sabathia, Gabe Kapler, Billy Martin, John Bowker (baseball), Tom Seaver, Jason Hirsh, Will Venable, Frank Chance, Nomar Garciaparra, Gary Carter, Prince Fielder, Mark McGwire, Darryl Strawberry, Bill Buckner, Dick Williams, Phil Hughes, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Keith Hernandez, John Grabow, Dontrelle Willis, Jason Giambi, Evan Longoria, George Brett, Earl Battey. Excerpt: International League Major League Baseball Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31, 1919 - October 24, 1972) was an American baseball player who became the first black Major League Baseball (MLB) player of the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. As the first black man to play in the major leagues since the 1880s, he was instrumental in bringing an end to racial segregation in professional baseball, which had relegated black players to the Negro leagues for six decades. Signs of racial discrimination in professional sports continued to decline over the latter half of the twentieth century. The example of his character and unquestionable talent challenged the traditional basis of segregation, which then marked many other aspects of American life, and contributed significantly to the Civil Rights Movement. In addition to his cultural impact, Robinson had an exceptional baseball career. Over ten seasons, he played in six World Series and contributed to the Dodgers' 1955 World Championship. He was selected for six consecutive All-Star Games from 1949 to 1954, was the recipient...