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Teammates (Jackie Robinson, the first black man to play in the major leagues)
Teammates" tells the story of one of the more moving moments in the history of baseball that occurred during the 1947 season when the Brooklyn Dodgers traveled to Crosley Field in Cincinnati to play the Reds. Jackie Robinson, the first black man to play in the major leagues, was playing first base and being the target of hostility and abuse from the fans. At shortstop was Harold "Pee Wee" Reese, who born in the South, but who had refused to join other Southerners on the team in signing a petition to kick Jackie off the team. Listening to the hatred that spilled out of the stands, Pee Wee Reese left his position at shortstop, walked over to Robinson at first base, put his around Robinsonīs shoulder, chatted for a few moments, and then returned to his position. The crowd was stunned into silence.
This is a worksheet set that will go with the award winning book of the same title. It include story summary, questionnaire with answer sheet as a teacherīs guide.
Level:elementary
Age: 8-17
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