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The Team That Forever Changed Baseball and America: The 1947 Brooklyn DodgersOf all the teams in the annals of baseball, only a select few can lay claim to historic significance. One of those teams is the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, the first racially integrated Major League team of the twentieth century. The addition of Jackie Robinson to its roster changed not only baseball but also the nation. Yet Robinson was just one member of that memorable club, which included Carl Furillo, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, Pete Reiser, Duke
Of all the teams in the annals of baseball, only a select few can lay claim to historic significance. One of those teams is the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, the first racially integrated Major League team of the twentieth century. The addition of Jackie Robinson to its roster changed not only baseball but also the nation. Yet Robinson was just one member of that memorable club, which included Carl Furillo, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, Pete Reiser, Duke Snider, Eddie Stanky, Arky Vaughan, and Dixie Walker. Also present was a quartet of baseball's most unforgettable characters: co-owners Branch Rickey and Walter O'Malley, suspended manager Leo Durocher, and radio announcer Red Barber.This book is the first to offer biographies of everyone on that incomparable team as well as accounts of the moments and events that marked the Dodgers' 1947 season: Commissioner Happy Chandler suspending Durocher, Rickey luring his old friend Burt Shotton out of retirement to replace Durocher, and brilliant outfielder Reiser being sidelined after running into a fence. In spite of all this, the Dodgers went on to win the National League pennant over the heavily favored St. Louis Cardinals. And of course, there is the biggest story of the season, where history and biography coalesce: Jackie Robinson, who overcame widespread hostility to become Rookie of the Year--and to help the Dodgers set single-game attendance records in cities around the National League.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 04/01/2012
ISBN: 9780803239920
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 9.99h x 8.11w x 0.82d
Review Citations: Library Journal 02/01/2012 pg. 72
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★★★★★ 5
You have to adjust them to how course you want your salt and pepper and they are not electric mills
Color: Clear Glass, Size: 2pk, Color: Clear Glass, Size: 2pk
Comes in a set and nicely priced! Seem to be of good quality and they work well. These aren’t battery operated and you control the amount and courseness of the salt and pepper yourself. They look great in any kitchen and they are refillable, which I really like! They have a good ergonomic design to them so they’re easy to handle and operate. The speed of the grinding depends on how you operate it. I really like these and highly recommend them! Great value! 👍
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful & Functional!!!
Color: Clear Glass, Size: 2pk
These are PERFECT, so easy to fill & use! Just what I was looking for! The tops come in several colors, I chose the silver which goes with my SS appliances!My friend bought a set which look similar at another store & paid $100.00!!! I think this design is even more elegant & easy to hold! I’m SO HAPPY with my purchase! They are BEAUTIFUL & FUNCTIONAL!👍
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
love these grinders!
Color: Gunmetal Bronze Top/Clear Glass, Size: 2pk
Good quality, they grind fine and really course(which I like). They look pretty on my counter top. Love that they are not messy!.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Great Product
Color: Clear Glass, Size: 2pk
A sturdy and stylish grinder set that works smoothly and grinds well with minimal effort. The stainless steel design feels durable and looks good on the countertop. It delivers consistent grinding for both salt and pepper, making it a reliable everyday kitchen tool.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Look No Further!!
Color: Clear Glass, Size: 1pk
Excellent quality product. The gears are still in Excellent working order!! I now own 2 for Salt and Pepper. They are easy to use and guests appreciate how easy they are to use.
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