Jackie Robinson is the player who changed baseball forever. He was the guy who broke the color barrier in the Major leagues. He joined the league back in 1947. He was a role model to many people. He was a sign of hope to all African Americans people. Interview
First Question: Jackie what made you want to become a baseball player?
Jackie: It started from when I was a kid. My brother Mac was into sports so I followed his foot steps and joined him. I played football, basketball, baseball, and I also did track. I was a star athlete for all of those sports but later in my life I chose baseball. I always had dreams of becoming a professional
Second Question: How did you handle all the hatred in from fans and the league?
Jackie: It was a hard start to …show more content…
Jackie: My family was with me the entire way. They pushed me not to turn back I started, and they knew I was doing it for a lot of people. My family and I took a lot of hatred but in the end it turned out fine. It wasn’t safe for us to be in many towns especially in the south. But we pushed hard never stop believing and it worked out perfectly.
Fifth Question: What were your main goals and achievements in playing baseball?
Jackie: I wanted people to know people of my color could do what the whites could do. I wanted to show them that my race could do what they can. At the end of my career I was well known to be one of the best base stealers. I tried being the best at what I could do to show the world that I a black man can do what whites to.
Sixth Question: When you first joined the Brooklyn Dodgers the players didn't give you respect. What did you do to make them respect you?
Jackie: Well some players would defend me but they weren't anything close to being my friend. A lot of players would stand up to others. But throw the time of being on the team I worked and played hard. The way I played and acted is what made them respect
First Question: Jackie what made you want to become a baseball player?
Jackie: It started from when I was a kid. My brother Mac was into sports so I followed his foot steps and joined him. I played football, basketball, baseball, and I also did track. I was a star athlete for all of those sports but later in my life I chose baseball. I always had dreams of becoming a professional
Second Question: How did you handle all the hatred in from fans and the league?
Jackie: It was a hard start to …show more content…
Jackie: My family was with me the entire way. They pushed me not to turn back I started, and they knew I was doing it for a lot of people. My family and I took a lot of hatred but in the end it turned out fine. It wasn’t safe for us to be in many towns especially in the south. But we pushed hard never stop believing and it worked out perfectly.
Fifth Question: What were your main goals and achievements in playing baseball?
Jackie: I wanted people to know people of my color could do what the whites could do. I wanted to show them that my race could do what they can. At the end of my career I was well known to be one of the best base stealers. I tried being the best at what I could do to show the world that I a black man can do what whites to.
Sixth Question: When you first joined the Brooklyn Dodgers the players didn't give you respect. What did you do to make them respect you?
Jackie: Well some players would defend me but they weren't anything close to being my friend. A lot of players would stand up to others. But throw the time of being on the team I worked and played hard. The way I played and acted is what made them respect