“I’d get mad. But I’d never let them know it” is one of Jackie Robinson's famous quotes. At age 28, Robinson was the first black major league baseball player. He broke the color line in professional baseball and paved an entry for black players during his lifetime. He had more influence of integration of sports than any other athlete in history. Robinson helped influence colored people to go for what they want and enjoy.
Baseball wasn’t the only thing that did not accept him at first, society did not accept him. Robinson was able to do the things he wanted to do because of the thirteenth amendment. Even though the amendment was passed and Robinson could play on the team, the fans did not accept him. The fans finally accepted him a few years
Baseball wasn’t the only thing that did not accept him at first, society did not accept him. Robinson was able to do the things he wanted to do because of the thirteenth amendment. Even though the amendment was passed and Robinson could play on the team, the fans did not accept him. The fans finally accepted him a few years