How Did Jackie Robinson Impact Society

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives”- Jackie Robinson (Baseball Almanac). Jackie Robinson’s life accomplished more than impacting others, he impacted a nation. His humble upbringing, strong will, and fight for equality is unmatched by any other. He was one of the first African Americans to stand up for equal rights and broke through many barriers to allow others to fight with him. His Hall of Fame career on the baseball diamond is only a small piece to Jackie’s story of struggle and hardship to reach equality.

Baseball has always been more than just a sport to the American people. For many, it is a way of life, teaching not just brute skills but life lessons and morals. In the wake of World War I, racism and bigotry abounded in the United States. Even though the integration of schools had recently been instated, Jim Crow laws severely limited the activity of African Americans in society, resulting in baseball teams being limited to whites. Jackie Robinson made an important step in gaining rights for African Americans when he broke the color barrier of baseball in 1947. He did this by making civil rights his ambition even before the protests began (Coombs 117). Jackie Robinson’s fame as a baseball player and determination to defeat adversity

The legacy of Jackie Robinson goes beyond the April 15, 1947 afternoon at Ebbets Field, when the Brooklyn Dodger infielder became the first black in the 20th century to play baseball in the major leagues. He changed the sport, and he changed the attitude of a lot of people in this country, Jackie Robinson fought for all the people that were fortunate, a lot of them are, especially the minority guys, to be able to play in the major leagues and the impact on the people of color today.

Teddy Roosevelt was an inspiration for a lot of people, so much that (25 days after his death) , Jerry and Mallie Robinson named their 5th child after him. Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was an American Professional Baseball Player, who played second base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was the first African American to play in the MLB. Jackie Robinson is one of the best known baseball players for going against the status quo of his time. Jackie Robinson took a stand against American segregation and helped to change America's wrongful acceptance of discrimination.

“I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being”. Jackie Robinson was an African American that was treated unfairly during the time of his professional baseball career. He was put through segregation because he was the only black player in the MLB at the time, and he was also treated poorly by his teammates, coaches, fans and even other players from different teams. Jackie Robinson was an important and influential figure in history that had a positive impact on the world and the entire baseball association because he was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era and used baseball as a way to contribute to the Civil Rights movement.

Jackie was a phenomenal athlete for young kids to look up to. After the start of World War II he served in the military from 1942 to 1944. After the war he returned to his love for baseball, playing in the Black major leagues. He was chosen by Branch Rickey, vice president of the Brooklyn dodgers, to help integrate the Major Leagues. Rickey hated segregation just as much as Robinson and wanted to change things “Rickey had once seen a Black college player turned away from a hotel… Rickey never forgot seeing this player crying because he was denied a place to lay his weary head just because of the color of his skin” (Mackenzie). He was finally able to do something about segregation and help change baseball and the United States for the better. It wasn’t that all the teams were racist and didn’t want a black player but when the major league teams had an away game they would rent out the stadium to the black teams for them to play at. And the executives of teams didn’t want to loose the money that they were making off of the black teams. “League owners would lose significant rental revenue” (“Breaking”). He soon signed with the all-white Montreal Royals a farm team for the Dodgers. Robinson had an outstanding start with the Royals, “leading the International League with a .349 batting average and .985 fielding percentage” (Robinson). After Robinson’s outstanding year he was promoted to the Dodgers he played his first game on

Jackie Robinson was soon to be scouted by a white man, his name was Branch Rickey. He was the president of the Brooklyn Dodgers and he was in the white leagues. Soon later, Jackie Robinson first played for the Montreal Monarchs an all-white team then moved and became a new player to the Brooklyn Dodgers, he was the first black player to compete in the major leagues and first black player to be on the team too. For Jackie being the first African American to play in this major leagues, “Robinson was the target of racial epithets and flying cleats, of hate letters and death threats, of pitchers throwing at his head and legs, and catchers spitting on his shoes.” Jackie Robinson would get racial slurs from the crowd and from other teams. Jackie and his family would receive threats. He though was scared for himself and his family, but he knew that this was not an option to quit. Jackie did not give up, he will fight back with his talents in baseball. Throughout all his games, Jackie Robinson had the guts to play baseball through any adversity. He was able to overcome his fears and the hatred he had to hold back from the segregation and discrimination. The talent he had “Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the major leagues in 1947, signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was named Rookie of the Year in 1947, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955.” Through the course of the years, Jackie Robinson was able to achieve a lot. He knew just by playing his heart out there and giving his all would lead him to goals not a lot of baseball players can get to. Through any circumstance, Jackie was able to show the ones that doubted, made fun of him, and threatened him that he has never given up and he was able to do it and achieve it. From when Branch Rickey picked up Jackie Robinson, Jackie being the first and only black baseball player at this time, it is a huge

From the Humble beginning Jackie Robinson would grow to be the first baseball player to break the major leagues Baseball color barrier that segregated the sport for more than 50 years. At the beginning when Jackie Robinson was chosen by the Brooklyn Dodgers coach to play in the majors. When Robinson played his first game he was called names and he was threatened. Throughout his decade-long career with the Dodgers, Robinson made advancements in the cause of civil rights for black athletes. After more than ten games robinson wasn’t known by his color, he was known as someone who never gave up and he kept pushing to make a stand on the team. The first time Robinson was introduced on the team not even his teammates looked at him or talked to him

One of the major contributions he had to the United States was fighting for civil rights. These contributions were made by his hardwork and determination to be a great player. Jackie Robinson lived in the era of racism and extreme segregation. Jackie was not a bystander when it came to these issues in our country. Being the first African American in baseball he left a huge impact on the racial barrier.

Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the MLB in 1947 once he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. This impacted Major League Baseball because no black player had ever been in the MLB. Also Jackie helped contribute to the Dodgers going to six world series. The way this contribution impacted the world is because he led the Dodgers to the World Series which is a big event. Another contribution is that Jackie helped the U.S Army.

Born on January 31, 1919 in Georgia, Jackie was he emerged with an extraordinary gift. Mr. Robinson was treated unfairly (LY), with a lack of respect, from Caucasians both on and off the field. This however did not detour him off the path from becoming one of baseball’s greatest at stealing bases and turning double plays. Moreover, Jackie’s determination and perseverance inspired many African Americans to pursue their dreams and endure the social injustices they witnessed everyday in their quest to achieve personal freedom. (5) When (CL) Mr. Robinson earned himself the reputation as one of the toughest and most talented (QA) athletes with the rarest flair in history, he was soon recognized as an amazing person by everyone including Caucasians. However, Jackie Robinson was not the only man fighting against racism.

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives,” said Jackie Robinson, first African American MLB player. Jackie was one strong minded individual throughout his whole life. He was the participant in breaking the color line as Branch Ricky singed him to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Not only did he change the MLB, but he changed other sports also.

Nasrat 1 Prasilla Nasrat Mrs. Seabury Period 2 17 May 2016 Jackie Robinson’s Influential State “A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives. ”-Jackie Roosevelt Robinson (6). Robinson led a life that lived true to his word, impacting lives beyond his lifetime..

Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31st 1919. In 1947, at the age of 28, Jackie became the first African American to break the “color line” of Major League Baseball when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers. During his tenure with the Dodgers, Jackie was not simply an average player. Among various other accolades, Mr. Robinson was a starter on six World Series teams as well as being named the National League Rookie of The Year in 1947. His advantageous career was then capped in 1962 when he was inducted in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.1 Contrary to popular belief, Jackie's perseverance in implementing racial integration extended beyond his career in Major League Baseball. During the Sixties Jackie Robinson was a

Jackie Robinson fought to be the first African-American player in the MLB which means that he integrated the MLB. He did go through hardships like in this quote from “I Never Had It Made”, “I was forced to live snubs, rebuffs, and rejections.” At this time most of his teammates didn’t accept him because he was black. Later on in the years, he got more inspiration from his wife, Branch Rickey, and children. In the quote, “I don’t think I’ll ever forget the small, shrill voice of a tiny white kid who … cried out “Attaboy, Jackie.” Children just wanted him to deliver wins for the team and to succeed. Jackie was one of many people that had turning points in their lives which changed their lives and their society.