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    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…

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    Jackie Robinson was a very inspirational athlete, known world wide and his name will go down in history. He was a role model, a leader, and made it easier for African American ballplayers everywhere. Jack Roosevelt Robinson was the first African American professional baseball player in todays day in age of baseball. Jackie is credited and rightfully so, with breaking the “color line” in baseball. While he was a great baseball player, that was not even close to the most important thing in…

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    when you 're ahead." Jackie Robinson What a day! On April 15, 1947, Major League Baseball 's color line was broken when Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Born Jack Roosevelt Robinson in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919 to a family of sharecroppers, he was the youngest of three brothers and one sister. Jackie 's father left the family shortly after he was born and his mother , Mallie Robinson, was left to raise Jackie alone. Within a year after Jackie 's birth, the…

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    Jackie Robinson used his activism and talent in baseball to change a political view on african american by being the first african american baseball player. Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in cairo,georgia. His daddy walked out on him, his mom and 4 other siblings. Soon after his birthday he and his mom and 4 other siblings moved to Pasadena, California. In high school Jack Roosevelt Robinson played baseball, basketball, football, broad jump, and track at UCLA. In 1942,…

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    Jackie Robinson: [The Legend] Jackie Robinson was a famous baseball player who also the first African American Major League Baseball player. He received many honors as well as breaking the color barrier. Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his outstanding performance. Jackie Robinson was born January 31st 1919 In United States Cairo, Georgia Robinson's mother did various domestic jobs to earn a living, and as a boy Robinson helped by delivering newspapers and selling food…

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    parent of five. Jackie had a full heart and loved his mother very much, he even chose a college that was close so he wouldn’t have to leave her. He was an incredible athlete, participating in four sports on the varsity level. Jackie eventually saw a bigger opportunity through his love for sports; he saw a way out of poverty. Jack Roosevelt Robinson, more commonly known as Jackie Robinson, was an honorable person who would one day change the perspectives of the people across America. Jackie got…

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    Many people grow up, dream of becoming a professional Athlete like one of the greats or a super hero. When Jackie Robinson came into the league he didn’t only reach his dream, but fulfilled the dreams of many people to come. Jackie Robinson is a hero for breaking down the color barrier and helping change the minds of people’s opinions on African American people. “When Jackie Retired in 1957, He sought out to bring the same tactics to bear on increasing the African-American employment…

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    Jackie Robinson My Hero

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    to the warning tracks,Jackie Robinson rounding first base going two.Jackie was the first black person to go to the major league and broke records while in the Major league of Baseball he broke the record of baseballs color line and changed the game forever.Jackie Robinson is my hero because he broke color barriers, never gave up on himself, and was hardworking.Jackie Robinson was dark skin,dark hair ,tall ,and medium, He was really confident in baseball Jackie Robinson changed the game of…

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    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…

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    recognized Baseball players is Jackie Robinson. Robinson became the first African American to play in the major pledge under the Brooklyn Dodgers. The movie starts off with Jackie Robinson traveling with The Kansas City Monarchs, a team that was apart of the Negro League. When they stop, they are discriminated against based on their skin color. The attendant refuses at first but after being threatened with the loss of business, he gives in. A scout for the Dodgers sees Robinson and gives him an…

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