Jackie Robinson makes the First step for african american baseball players
Jackie Robinson was January 31, 1919 in Cairo Georgia. He lived in the still segregated south and had to deal with segregation his whole life. However, because of his mother teaching him lessons about self-pride, self-respect and self-confidence he was able to learn to deal with segregation while still wanting to get rid of it. Jackie excelled in sports and life. However, that was a result of two of his friends, automobile mechanic Carl Anderson and Methodist Priest Karl Downs. Downs was his mentor on and off the field. Jackie played more sports than just baseball. He also played: soccer, football, basketball, track, tennis and table tennis. His skills on the field earned him some respect from white teammates and fans, however, he wasn't able to get the full freedom he desperately desired. Jackie attended UCLA and played football, track, basketball and track. Robinson began to coach after having to leave college, but was drafted into the army. Once returning from the army, he joined a Negro American baseball league. Playing in this league got the attention of Branch Rickey; which is eventually what got him into the MLB. Jackie Robinson was brought up to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He won Rookie of the Year, lead the league in stolen bases and they won the championship. Jackie retired in 1957 when he refused to be traded to the teams rivals; the Brooklyn Giants. Jackie thought it wasn't right for him to be traded after all the racial discrimination he went through. Jackie Robinson was put into the hall of fame in 1962.
After baseball Jackie tried giving back to the community. He tried helping out kids in similar conditions he was in when he was growing up. But, even after this he and other African Americans were still not getting the respect they deserve. Jackie felt a strong connection between himself and Martin Luther King Jr as well was Malcolm X. Jackie truely believed in King's dream of equality. Jackie, because of his mother, always fought for what he believed in and stood up for what was right. Jackie always liked helping out the community. Eventually, he became the Special Assistant for Community Affairs. However, he still wasn't being treated the way African Americans should, so he refused to go in the Old Timers Game. He was tired of African Americans not getting the respect they deserve. Unfortunately, Jackie never got to see the day when African Americans were treated as equals. Jackie died at 54 of a heart attack. However, Robinson was the trailblazer that was a great athlete as well as a symbol for all African Americans.
Jackie Robinson was an important icon for this time period. He was able to show that not all African Americans were intimidated by racism and prejudice. He always stood up for what he believed in and didn't let others tell him what he could or couldn't do. He was a very proud African American. He was the first African American in Major League Baseball. He showed that they deserve to be able to do the same things everyone else does. He was able to keep his cool and stay composed when playing and getting things shouted at him. That is one reason why he was looked up too. Even though he probably wanted to say something back sometimes he remained calm. However, not just in baseball but in all aspects of life as well. If not for him, who knows what would have happened with sports or jobs. All major league sports have a large range of ethnicity's and races. Jackie was one of the first steps in showing that African Americans deserved rights as well. A lot of people looked up to Jackie as they should. Him as well as many others are the reason that African Americans are treated fairly today.
What team did Jackie play for?
The Brooklyn Dodgers
What African American leaders in the Civil Rights movement did Jackie Robinson look up to?
Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.
After baseball Jackie tried giving back to the community. He tried helping out kids in similar conditions he was in when he was growing up. But, even after this he and other African Americans were still not getting the respect they deserve. Jackie felt a strong connection between himself and Martin Luther King Jr as well was Malcolm X. Jackie truely believed in King's dream of equality. Jackie, because of his mother, always fought for what he believed in and stood up for what was right. Jackie always liked helping out the community. Eventually, he became the Special Assistant for Community Affairs. However, he still wasn't being treated the way African Americans should, so he refused to go in the Old Timers Game. He was tired of African Americans not getting the respect they deserve. Unfortunately, Jackie never got to see the day when African Americans were treated as equals. Jackie died at 54 of a heart attack. However, Robinson was the trailblazer that was a great athlete as well as a symbol for all African Americans.
Jackie Robinson was an important icon for this time period. He was able to show that not all African Americans were intimidated by racism and prejudice. He always stood up for what he believed in and didn't let others tell him what he could or couldn't do. He was a very proud African American. He was the first African American in Major League Baseball. He showed that they deserve to be able to do the same things everyone else does. He was able to keep his cool and stay composed when playing and getting things shouted at him. That is one reason why he was looked up too. Even though he probably wanted to say something back sometimes he remained calm. However, not just in baseball but in all aspects of life as well. If not for him, who knows what would have happened with sports or jobs. All major league sports have a large range of ethnicity's and races. Jackie was one of the first steps in showing that African Americans deserved rights as well. A lot of people looked up to Jackie as they should. Him as well as many others are the reason that African Americans are treated fairly today.
What team did Jackie play for?
The Brooklyn Dodgers
What African American leaders in the Civil Rights movement did Jackie Robinson look up to?
Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.