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Study cultural norms and society’s values through the lens of baseball, the quintessential American recreational activity. Engage students with primary source songs, baseball cards, letters and speeches. Read about the accomplishments of baseball greats such as Maris, Cobb, Ruth and others. Trace the course of desegregation through Jackie Robinson’s experiences breaking the color barrier in baseball.