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How Did Jackie Robinson Be Allowed To Play In Professional Sports

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It all started in the 1940’s when young Jackie Robinson had began his career. Branch Rickey was the person who had started it all. Being the owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers he had decided that it was time for a change in the game of baseball. That’s when he found Jackie Robinson. He was about to be the first black male to play professional baseball. Also the first to play in any professional sporting league in the United States.But it wasn’t easy it all. This had brought racial tensions as there was still very much segregation in the United States. It didn’t matter who agreed and disagreed with Jackie playing as he still went on to play. This was a historical as it then allowed for all people of different races to play in professional sports.

The Film:

. At this time it was unheard of a black man playing baseball with white men. As Jackie …show more content…

People were furious with a black man playing with white men. Even Jackie’s teammates wanted to sign a petition because they did not want to play with Jackie. Also many people had sent death threats to Jackie and Branch Rickey. Later things had started to cool down. To many people Jackie Robinson was more of a hero to them. He then got the respect from his teammates and the Dodgers won the pennant and went to the World Series.

Comparison:
At this time nobody had thought of a black man playing professional baseball. People didn’t know what to expect when hearing the news of black male Jackie Robinson going to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Within the film the portrayal of people sending death threats and wanting to kill Jackie Robinson was correct. Many did not want Jackie playing baseball with white men. Then later Jackie Robinson had received well earned respect from his fans and teammates. Also from other players in the league.The story of Jackie Robinson had changed the way professional sports would be played. It allowed anyone from any race to play along with each

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