He was the first African-American to play Major League Baseball, enduring prejudice and extreme pressure throughout his historic career. But while much attention has been paid to the social contributions Robinson made, his great athletic skills have often been overlooked. Jackie Robinson, Between the Baselines takes an in-depth look at Robinson's road to the major leagues and his Hall of Fame career. Along the way, Jackie Robinson, Between the Baselines focuses on the role the black press played in the selection of Robinson as the player to break the color barrier and exposes a number of myths concerning Robinson's relationship with Branch Rickey. With essays by some of the nation's top writers, Jackie Robinson, Between the Baselines is the definitive look at the life of this extraordinary man and athlete.