Just a terrific book. It fills in so many of the blanks about the story of Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey. It's like a history lesson. And the intro by Monte Irvin puts it over the top. . . . Highly recommended.

– Billy Sample, host, Major League Baseball Radio

A vivid account of the two as genuine American heroes.

– The Instrumentalist

I've read more than a dozen books on the Rickey/Robinson tandem and I must say that Frommer's is the best structured. He brings Robinson's persona alive, proving why he was the first black man selected to break the racial barrier.

– Art Rust Jr., Black Issues Book Review

One of the best . . . brutally honest with no punches pulled.

– Amsterdam News

A fine and sympathetic biography.

– Library Journal

A celebration, a nostalgic account.

– EBONY

An unusual and deeply moving book.

– Publishers Weekly

Frommer's analysis of Rickey's motives sets this book apart. . . . [Rickey and Robinson] raises all the right questions in interesting ways.

– Booklist

Thorough research, a vivid account.

– Chicago Tribune

Pleasant, upbeat look at this unusual pair.

– Kirkus Reviews

Interesting and exciting book.

– Jersey Journal

Mr. Harvey Frommer, a friend of the NLBPA, has published another great book . . .

– Negro League Baseball Players Association