“He was a big league ballplayer over ten years and 1,382 games for the Brooklyn Dodgers.”(Allen 13). Jackie Robinson an African American, former second lieutenant in the United States Army trying to make into an all white major league. Robinson breaks a color barrier for colored baseball players. Not only did he break a barrier he earned respect for the way he went about doing so. Robinson never burst into rage when hurtful words were said, he kept his cool and handled it like a true role model. This is why Jackie Robinson is my inspiration.
“I’m not concerned with your liking or your disliking of me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being. ”(Biography.com). Jackie Robinson an activist that handled harsh situations with class. “Born on January 31, 1919” and raised …show more content…
As he did play other sports Robinson became known and successful in baseball. Shortly, after his discharge from the army Robinson started playing for the Royals and was later promoted into the major league team the Dodgers. But during his career in baseball, he faced barriers and rough patches. Even though times were tough for Robinson he always kept it together and set an example for the way he handled situations. Robinson is truly an inspiration to all teens due to his speaking out of his beliefs without completely losing it. Despite his disagreements with, others he still had respect for them and kept it together. This teaches teens that we can have our opinions and disagreements, but despite that we should still have respect and not do anything to people others in harm’s way. In the beginning of his major league, career Robinson had his rough patches with being accepted by his teammates. But over time, gained their respect and support. “In one incident fans harassed, Robinson from the stands Reese walked over and put his arm over his team mate, a gesture that has become legendary in baseball history.”(Biography.com). Through this it shows that despite our differences we
“I’m not concerned with your liking or your disliking of me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being. ”(Biography.com). Jackie Robinson an activist that handled harsh situations with class. “Born on January 31, 1919” and raised …show more content…
As he did play other sports Robinson became known and successful in baseball. Shortly, after his discharge from the army Robinson started playing for the Royals and was later promoted into the major league team the Dodgers. But during his career in baseball, he faced barriers and rough patches. Even though times were tough for Robinson he always kept it together and set an example for the way he handled situations. Robinson is truly an inspiration to all teens due to his speaking out of his beliefs without completely losing it. Despite his disagreements with, others he still had respect for them and kept it together. This teaches teens that we can have our opinions and disagreements, but despite that we should still have respect and not do anything to people others in harm’s way. In the beginning of his major league, career Robinson had his rough patches with being accepted by his teammates. But over time, gained their respect and support. “In one incident fans harassed, Robinson from the stands Reese walked over and put his arm over his team mate, a gesture that has become legendary in baseball history.”(Biography.com). Through this it shows that despite our differences we