Jackie Robinson

    Jackie Robinson made his debut April 15, 1947 for Brooklyn Dodgers. He was the first African American to play in the MLB. He broke color barrier for African Americans in baseball. Sports authors Robert Lipsyte and Pete Levine wrote this… “It represented both the dream and the fear of equal opportunity, and it would change forever the complexion of the game and the attitudes of Americans.” Although, Robinson quietly endured racist treatment from fans and even his own teammates. 

    Robinson rose to rookie of the year and proved himself to be one of the most talented and fierce players in the game. Just two years into the Major Leagues he won the National League Most Valuable Player Award. Robinson went on to play in six World Series and helped give the Dodgers a World Series win in 1955.

    Off the field he was a forefather of the civil rights movement. He spoke out against racial discrimination and pushed baseball to use its economic influence to desegregate Southern towns. This was in order to recruit more people of color into the leagues. Jackie Robinson made history.

Jackie Robinson

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