Score a home run with this packet of information on the very first player of the Negro League to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame — cultural groundbreaker and sports legend Satchel Paige. These worksheets include a...

Three scenarios that examine the role of unions in the fast-food industry and pro sports are used to launch a discussion of present-day union influence.

Kids learn about Major League Baseball. History and fun facts about the MLB.

Kids learn about the list of teams Major League Baseball. Fun facts about the MLB.

Biographical information, career statistics, and fast facts about major league baseball's icon, Babe Ruth.

Biographical sketch of baseball great Jackie Robinson, who was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues.

Information on baseball legend Jackie Robinson who became the first African American player to play in the major leagues. Contains Dodger manager Branch Rickey's account of the interview with Robinson offering him this chance.

Ozzie Smith is featured in this brief biography highlighting his career as a Hall of Fame major league baseball player for the St.Louis Cardinals.

Learn about Albert Pujols baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Learn about the challenges Jackie Robinson had to deal with while being the first African-American to play major league baseball.

This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century. On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the decades-old...

An ESPN article that showcases the career and life of legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson. Selected the first African-American to play in the majors in the 20th century, ESPN named him number fifteen on its list of greatest athletes.

Jackie Robinson was not only one of the all-time great baseball players, he was the first African American to play in the Major Leagues. The Library of Congress presents a site with information and photographs of this amazing man.

America honors Jackie Robinson's first year in baseball's major leagues. This site has a brief biography of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the race barrier.

This entry features Martin Dihigo, a professional baseball player who became a national hero in his native Cuba. In addition to playing in the Cuban League, Dihigo played in the leagues of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela...

Read about the life and career of Frank Robinson, an American professional baseball player who became the first black manager in Major League Baseball.

Kids learn about the biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. He was a Hall of Fame player for the Brooklyn Dodgers who wore number 42.

Highlights of the legendary career of the Negro League star who became a famous Major League pitcher, Leroy "Satchel" Paige. From ESPN.

In this encyclopedia entry you can read about the career of Hank Aaron who broke the home run record of Babe Ruth. There are links to websites that will give you more information.

Offers a career profile and statistical information about the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire including a scouting report.

The first African American to pitch in the major league, Satchel Paige led a full life of baseball. Satchel retired from the mound when he was sixty years old. Discover the successes and setbacks of this famed baseball player.

Ted Rogers (1933-2008), President and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc, is profiled. This Canadian billionaire businessman also owned the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team and was a major philanthropic figure.

Biographical sketch on Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Josh Gibson, an American professional baseball catcher who was one of the most prodigious home run hitters in the game's history. Known as "the black Babe Ruth," Gibson is considered to be...