Jackie’s career consisted of many obstacles and barriers that he had to jump over, through his childhood times, his come up being a MLB player, and finally his time of becoming a hall of famer. With Jackie being persistent with his choice of sport, only known as a white sport overall, trying to make his way to the MLB created a huge stir in the game of baseball. This biography “Jackie Robinson: A Biography” by Mary Kay Linge is my best source because it gives insight about Jackie’s path through adolescence, gives issues and struggles he went through, and lastly it gives some information on how he accomplished his goal of not only being a MLB star but a hall of famer.
Linge, in her biography points out insight about Jackie’s young times by telling
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In this book, Jackie realizes how important it was to become inducted, “He knew that being selected for the Baseball Hall of Fame in a player’s first year of eligibility was a rare honor”. To be selected for the baseball hall of fame is rare and to be “inducted his first year” was even more rare. There was a player that got inducted with him, Bob Feller. Bob Feller “(The) Cleveland Indians pitcher … (who) made it into the Hall of Fame the first year (also)” had more votes but still, Jackie got in. These examples prove that Jackie did have a great career and going into the Hall of Fame proved that he was an amazing player.
Jackie’s career consisted of many obstacles and barriers that he had to jump over, through his childhood times, his come up being a MLB player, and finally his time of becoming a hall of famer but he found a way to battle through them. In this biography, it not only proves how strong Jackie was for standing up for himself and his color, it shows how time can change everything, also how one man can change anything. Jackie fighting his battles of being not the richest kid on the block to becoming inducted, as stated before, he became the “Jackie Robinson” we all know
Jackie was named the best player in the negro leagues, and now is thought as one of the best players to play the game. Going through all of the horrible things that he did, Jackie's mental strength could almost tackle anything that came across his path. Jackie had setbacks through his baseball career, and they all made an impact. A setback that Jackie had was him being an african american male.
There are many factors, decisions, and spects of American History that contributed to Jackie Robinson breaking barriers in his life, but the most significant to impact it were his values of hard work, courage, and determination. I believe this because broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball to pave the way for all races and ethnic groups to play the sport they love professionally. Jackie Robinson knew the value of hard work. "Jackie excelled early at all sports and learned to make his own way in life. At UCLA, Jackie became the first athlete to win varsity letters in four sports: baseball, basketball, football and track.
THE LEGACY OF JACKIE ROBINSON Jackie Robinson once said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson is an inspiration to so many including the young dreamers. Jackie Robinson is best remembered for his early years, fighting to be one the first African-American to play major league ball, and the dream he left for those to follow. Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia. Soon after his birth his family moved to an all-white neighborhood, in California.
Sean Walters Block BH February 8, 2018 Jackie Robinson is a person that most people only know one side of, that was his baseball side. But Jackie Robinson also had a life outside of baseball packed with excitement. He had to stand up for his rights on the field and off and had to deal with problems like everyone else but worse. Jackie Robinson’s social life was affected by baseball and he helped the Civil Rights movement.
As an exceptional athlete and an honorable man Jackie Robinson changed the way not only sports are seen in the world but how life is seen in the
Jackie Robinson is known to be one of the most influential people in baseball and in society. He eternally changed the aspect of American history. It was unusual to have a colored person be treated equally as a white person during the time of the 1900s. He was born in Cairo, Georgia in 1919 and later moved to Pasadena, California to pursue a better life. He came from a poor family of sharecroppers in the South and was the youngest of five.
Jackie has been an inspiration to all blacks around the world, for his determination even when times were tough, always standing up for his rights. As said in a past article, “Jackie had a huge part to play in how Americans thought about racial integration.” (Novak) He made Americans realize that African Americans could play with whites in the big leagues and be able to deal with the controversy that comes with it. Some may think otherwise, but Jackie Robinson is a role model for millions of people around the
He is the reason our sports are open to all. He left a lasting legacy as a hero to all, someone who gave up his life to undiscriminate professional sports. The origin of Jackie Robinson 's call to change started when he realized the problems in society that really did affect Jackie and his family. Robinson’s family was the only
This quote explains his first appearance in the MLB as an African American. Jackie Robinson had his mind set on his goal. He did not give up because he was different. Although he encountered many hardships, he continued to try his hardest and eventually joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. This fits in with what I know because people today are still bashed for their race.
Not only was Jackie Robinson the first African American to break the racial barriers of baseball, but would go on to become a baseball legend winning many awards throughout his career. Robinson’s unwavering determination and achievements as the first African American
Jackie Robinson was a game changer for all sports. He broke barriers in baseball allowing African Americans to play baseball. Jackie was hated at first but he didn't say anything and let his playing do the talking. Jackie didn't only change baseball he helped his community and the Civil Rights movement.
After gaining such a huge name thru baseball Jackie used that to influence the presidency, “Robinson took to the political world too, again using his fame as a lightning rod to draw attention to the issues”(Williams,Juan 5). Jackie understood he had a following so he used that to his advantage. Gradually Jackie’s name got so big that he joined John F. Kennedy 's presidential campaign and then Richard Nixon’s campaign, “... so influential that both Kennedy and Nixon campaigns believed he was their key to success”(Williams,Juan 5). People respected Jackie for what he did on the field so he used that to influence them. Throughout the years Jackie received lots of criticism, but he took that criticism and used it to his advantage, “He answered critics by staying involved, by taking action”(Williams Juan 6).
Jackie Robinson is an interesting character in the book I Never Had It Made. He displays several qualities which make him an interesting character. Jackie is mentally strong. This is evident throughout the book from the verbal abuse in baseball to the encounters with racist people everywhere he goes. Jackie is also a trailblazer.
Created in 1839, baseball has become a very popular sport. Over its 178 years of cheering and enjoyment, there has been man trials and errors. One problem in this game was segregation. Segregation originates all the way back to 1619 when slavery started. At this time, many whites showed much hatred against blacks and they were separated.
Jackie Robinson challenged white America’s societal perception of African American at the time. “Robinson won Rookie of the Year in 1947. In later seasons, more African-Americans joined other teams in the Major Leagues, as Robinson continued to excel. His success gained him fans from all over the country.” (Mcbirney 14).