Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson is one of the most popular baseball players to ever play the game of baseball. Jackie Robinson is the first ever African American to join professional baseball. Jackie Robinson was born January 31, 1919. Jackie Robinson grew up with 4 siblings and he had a very athletic family but very poor he was raised with relative poverty with a single mother. “Jackie went to a junior college and played 4 sports and to was named region's most valuable player in 1938” (Biography). Jackie has always

so little time, 1). Jackie Robinson made many choices that revolutionized baseball and changed the game forever.When Jackie Robinson broke the color banner in Major League Baseball, it changed prejudice in baseball. Jackie Robinson was born into a African American family, in 1919. Jackie grew up with prejudice all around him.“They were the only black family on their block, and the prejudice they encountered only strengthened their bond.”( Jackie Robinson Biography , 1 ). Jackie became stronger because

Dodgers take on the Boston Braves and two to see Jackie Robinson play in his first major league game. Robinson was the first African American to play the major league, that day as he was leaving his home to go to the game, Robinson said to his wife “Just in case you have trouble picking me out, I’ll be wearing number 42”(Harney). He jokingly said this to his wife even though he would stand out in the white uniform compared to the other players. Jackie knew what kind of challenges he would face, but

Nick Platek Mrs. Chudy/ Mr. Poitras Learning Fair 6 April 2016 Jackie Robinson: The Colored Comet “I am not concerned for your liking or disliking, all I care about is you respecting me as a human being,” Jackie Robinson once said (Jackie Robinson Quotes). Through his courage and bravery he was able to change the game of baseball by showing that everybody is equal no matter what color skin you are. He was inspired by his brother to stand up for his race and fight for equality. He was one of the

Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball in the Major Leagues. He battled and fought through racism, he was a Civil Rights Activist. He changed the way Americans thought about segregation and baseball. Jackie Robinson led the Dodgers to six national titles and one victorious World Series. Jackie Robinson was first born on January 31st of 1919, in Cairo Georgia. His father (Jerry Robinson) was a sharecropper and Jackie Robinson was a grandson of slave. His mother was Mallie

anybody has, is his personal dignity.” - Jackie Robinson. To have personal dignity like Robinson’s is truly a blessing because when people were telling him to not do something he didnot listen and continued to pursue what he loved. Also, when people were calling him names and saying all of these nasty comments, he did not let them tear him down but he still continued to fight. Then eventually, on that fateful day in 1947, almost 70 years ago, Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier and became

service: Jackie Robinson was drafted into the U.S Army On april 3rd 1942. He was a corporal at Fort Riley, Kansas when Jackie and other black troops met Private Joe Louis, the heavyweight champion They told him about the lack of black officers to Louis, who later mentioned it to Truman Gibson, an African-American civilian aide to Secretary of War Henry Stimson. He was later promoted to 2nt lieutenant & the platoon leader of the all-black 761st Tank Battalion (The Black Panthers). Jackie was unhappy

“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

Jackie Robinson Born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, GA, Jackie Robinson was born to a family of sharecroppers. Jackie grew up with only a mother and 4 other sibling. Since his mother was hardly around, he eventually learned how to take care of himself. Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest men of his time. He went through racism and he also got a lot of hate during his entire career. although he had to go through a lot break the color barrier, he still fought through it no matter what happened

After moving to Pasadena, Jackie attended all-african american elementary and middle schools along with his siblings and other minor children. After graduating from Washington Junior High School, he enrolled in John Muir High School. Once attending, his brothers Matthew and Frank helped inspire Jackie to pursue his interest and talent in sports. At Muir Tech, Jackie Robinson played as shortstop and catcher on the school’s baseball team as well as placing a spot in the Pomona baseball all-star team