Roger Maris, October 1, 1961
America���s Favorite Pastime thus helped guide the American people past racial segregation, as the struggle within the sport was a microcosm of the problems faced
throughout the nation. Kreindler���s masterful representation of the unshakeable Jackie Robinson speaks volumes
about the player���s character. Depicted in his Brooklyn
Dodger uniform in 1949, two years after breaking the
racial barrier by becoming the first black player to play in
the major leagues since the 1880s, Robinson���s stoic confidence is unmistakable as he glances over his shoulder
and casts his imposing shadow over the field. Kreindler
paints the psychology of the moment with clarity.
HYLAND
