Jackie Robinson: A Turning Point in American History Throughout history, there have been some people who have left a mark on the world for their courage and resilience, but one person who stands out from this crowd is Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson debuted in the MLB on April 15, 1947, for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and he showed his resilience when he was standing in the face of adversity. He had to face racially tense crowds, and he received criticism from his coaches, teammates, and opponents. This shows how tough of a person he was to be able to persevere through this hard time. Jackie was the first African-American player to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. Jackie also changed the society of America. Not only did he break the …show more content…
"That trying first season, Robinson would face plenty of verbal abuse and worse from fans across the country, but on this Tuesday afternoon at Ebbets Field, where half the 26,000 fans were Black, he received a warm welcome. Among his champions in the tiny ballpark was his wife, Rachel Robinson” (Frommer, 2022). This game meant a lot to Jackie, as it was one of the first where he wasn’t receiving threats from the crowd, and people were actually supporting him. This game gave Jackie a huge motivational boost, as it was the first time he had actually shown support. Despite everything he went through, Jackie proved everyone wrong and took a lot of pride in his supporters, and he succeeded even when most people didn’t accept him. Jackie Robinson was an inspiration to many on and off the baseball field. Jackie was a very successful baseball player, as he set multiple records, and won a lot of awards throughout his career. "Jackie went on to be the first to win a batting title, the first to win the Most Valuable Player award, and the first to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of