1947 When All Hell Broke Loose
1947 When All Hell Broke Loose by Red Barber, published by Amereon, Limited on September 27, 2010, is a detailed account of a pivotal moment in American sports history. This edition, comprising 381 pages, explores the significant impact of Jackie Robinson’s integration into Major League Baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Red Barber, a broadcaster for the Dodgers and a close associate of key figures like Branch Rickey, provides an insider’s perspective on the events that shaped both baseball and the broader societal landscape.
Readers will find a rich narrative that captures the dynamics of the time, highlighting the courage and determination of Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey. Barber’s observations extend beyond the field, reflecting on the broader implications of this historic moment in sports and its connection to social change. The book features a cast of legendary baseball figures, including Duke Snyder and Joe DiMaggio, and offers insights into the challenges faced by players during this transformative era. Through Barber’s keen observations, the book presents a unique blend of sports history and cultural commentary.
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When Jackie Robinson was penciled into the lineup for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, America s national pastime and America s future changed forever. How much is reflected in a remark Martin Luther King Jr. made to Don Newcombe: You ll never know what you and Jackie and Roy did to make it possible to do my job. Red Barber was perfectly situated to observe this drama. Broadcaster for the Dodgers, friend of Branch Rickeywho confided in him before and during the year of decisionand keen student of the game and the behavior of its players, Red held the microphone as the story unfolded with a cast of characters that included baseball immortals Duke Snyder, Leo Durocher, Pee Wee Reese, Peter Reiser, Larry McPhail, and Joe DiMaggio. Towering above them all are Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickeywho together made baseball and American history and whose courage and toughness Red Barber captures so beautifully in this book.
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