Jackie Robinson: My Own Story is an autobiography by the legendary American baseball player Jackie Robinson, co-written with journalist Wendell Smith. The book chronicles Robinson's life, from his childhood in Georgia to his career as the first African American player in Major League Baseball. Robinson shares his experiences of racism and discrimination, both on and off the field, and his determination to break down barriers and pave the way for future generations. The book also delves into Robinson's personal life, including his marriage to Rachel Robinson and his involvement in the civil rights movement. With a foreword by civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., Jackie Robinson: My Own Story is a powerful and inspiring account of one man's journey to overcome adversity and make history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.