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Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer



Louis Sockalexis was a Penobscot Indian who became a pioneer in the world of baseball. Despite facing racism and discrimination, he pursued his childhood passion for the sport and eventually joined the Major Leagues. As the first Native American to play professional baseball, he displayed great humility and courage in the face of adversity. more details
Key Features:
  • Penobscot Indian heritage: Louis Sockalexis' ancestry and cultural background played a significant role in his life and shaped his experiences in the world of baseball.
  • Overcoming racism and discrimination: Sockalexis faced discrimination and racism throughout his career, but he persevered and became a trailblazer for Native American athletes.
  • Passion for baseball: Sockalexis had a deep love for the sport since childhood and worked hard to make his dream of playing in the Major Leagues a reality.


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Author Bill Wise
Format Paperback
ISBN 9781600604287
Publication Date 01/05/2009
Publisher Lee & Low Books
Description
Louis Sockalexis was a Penobscot Indian who became a pioneer in the world of baseball. Despite facing racism and discrimination, he pursued his childhood passion for the sport and eventually joined the Major Leagues. As the first Native American to play professional baseball, he displayed great humility and courage in the face of adversity.

A biography of Penobscot Indian Louis Sockalexis, who pursued his childhood love of baseball and eventually joined the Major Leagues, where he faced racism and discrimination with humility and courage as the first Native American to play professional baseball.
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