Jackie Robinson is one of the most well known people in baseball. Without Jackie Robinson blacks might not have played baseball until later in time. Jackie Robinson was one of the most courageous people of his time for being a pioneer despite the odds.
In Jackie Robinson’s time, African Americans were not just segregated in sports, they were segregated in life. For example, African Americans went to different schools than whites; they were not allowed to sit in the front of public transportation vehicles, and were segregated in all aspects of life. Jackie Robinson helped end segregation. For example, Jackie Robinson was arrested for refusing to sit on the back of the bus. This showed that he stood up for what he believed in, and did not fear the consequences of jail. This also shows that he was not afraid of public humility. In addition, Jackie Robinson was court marshaled from the military because he disagreed with racial discrimination policies. This shows that he did......
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