Minor league baseball

In the world of sports today there is this big controversy over professional athletes using steroids and this is big because they shouldn’t allowed to be in professional sports but they have bans for people who use steroids and baseball they shouldn’t be allowed in the hall of fame or football, basketball are some sports that shouldn’t be allowed for their players to use steroids or to be allowed in the hall of fame. History of Controlled Substance The history of steroids is that they can be…

The leader I chose is Babe Ruth. Babe broke many baseball records throughout his life time. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February sixth, 1895, and died in Manhattan, New York City, NY, on August sixteenth , 1948. He went to St. Mary’s School. Babe’s first Major League was as a left handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox from 1914 to 1920. During 1920 he traded over to the New York Yankees. Babe Ruth’s real name is George Herman Ruth Jr. Babe was sent to St. Mary’s Catholic School at…

reasons were that Cory needed to get a job to provide for the family, and more importantly, he believed that Cory would not get a chance to play professionally due to racial discrimination, something that shattered Troy’s dream of playing baseball in the major leagues. In Fences, Cory received an invitation to play football for a college in North Carolina. However, his father, Troy, refused to let him play because he wanted Cory to study and work so he could provide for the family instead. Troy…

Jennie Finch is the Team USA softball pitcher, and is one of the best. Jennie is a two time Olympic champion, winning a gold in 2004 at Athens, and a silver in Beijing (Wilson). She went to college at University of Arizona, and obviously was the pitcher. She has never stopped pitching and began at the age of 8. Jennie Finch is an influential advocate of empowering women through her actions/influences/etc... including role model to girls, supporting charities, and never giving up.…

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…

On a bright, cheerful Sunday, as the sun greeted me with a wide smile, I walked with my family to Busch Stadium. It was my first game I’ve been to and I was filled with excitement. We were coming to watch the St.Louis Cardinals play the Chicago Cubs. I saw fans racing into the ballpark ready to find their seats. When we got into the ballpark I saw the towering arch looking down at me with its gleamy eyes. I could smell the juicy meat on the grill and the buttery popcorn. When I finally got to my…

Jackie Robinson: First Black Baseball All-Star Thesis statement -- Jackie Robinson’s childhood was tough, but he was very athletic. He was good at many different sports. I learned about his baseball success and the segregation he went through. He changed the lives of others and encouraged many other colored people to join the Major Leagues like he did. Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo Georgia. Early life for Jackie was tough, at 6 months old his dad left and never came…

player in the major leagues. Melba pattillo beals from, Warriors don't cry made it so white and black kids could go to the same school. Feng ru from, The Father of Chinese Aviation became famous on the california coast for being an immigrant who made an airplane and airplane, then bring it to his homeland. All three people faced life changing experiences, that changed their lives and their countries. Jackie Robinson made it so african american people can now play in the major league.”The first…

children. Jackie was raised by his mother in relative poverty. He went to a high school named “John Muir High School.” Once his high school days were over, he attended “Pasadena Junior College.” He played four sports: football, track, basketball, and baseball. He was an excellent athlete in each sport. According to biography.com, “He was named the region’s Most Valuable Player in 1938.” Jackie was inspired to pursue his love for athletics by his older brother, Matthew Robinson. Jackie then…

unstoppable when it came to his career, baseball because he was always willing to put in 100% effort, 100% of the time. His quote was to show all his fans and people who looked up to him as a role model, to never give up on something you love, and don’t let anyone bring you down-- always keep pushing. Babe Ruth was an important figure in the 1920s American History because he was one of the greatest (still is) baseball players that have ever stepped foot on a baseball field. Not only was he an…