Baseball has always been America’s national pastime. In the early and all the way into the mid 50’s, baseball was America and America was baseball. The only thing lacking in the great game was the absence of African American players and the presence of an all white sport. America still wasn’t friendly or accepted the African American race and many still held great prejudice towards them. All this would change when the general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Branch Rickey decided he was going to sign a Negro player. Jackie Robinson was that player and Jackie Robinson changed the game, America, and history. By looking specifically at his childhood adversity, college life and the hardships he encountered by becoming the first black player in the game, it will be shown why Jackie Robinson is a great American story and hero. Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia to a family of sharecroppers and then moved to Pasadena, California. His mother Millie raised Jackie and four others single-handedly in a neighborhood where they were the only blacks on the block (Duckett 19). In Pasadena is where Jackie would first realize his color would bring him much grief and heartache in the many coming years. Here, Jackie grew up poor, on a good day he would get two meals a day, but usually depended on the leftovers his mother could bring home from work. Many of the whites in the neighborhood and surrounding areas would try to buy them out, beg them to move, and threaten them if they didn’t. The Robinson’s stayed strong and never budged as they were determined to stay (Duckett 21). Jackie would move on to bigger and better things as Jackie stared in high school athletics and moved onto college. Pasadena Junior College was Jackie’s first stop as he enrolled into a very liberal school which did deal with blacks better than most. This was overshadowed by his brother being there and being known as the country’s premier amateur sprinter (Daniels 68). Here Jackie quickly developed into a star baseball player and athlete and quickly became known as a great athlete, but most importantly his baseball game was taking off. Jackie also developed a great love for football here and could have been just as good, if not his first love of baseball. Jackie spent 1937 to 1939 at PJC and then moved on to his next greatest achievement, UCLA. Jackie ended many months of rumors, anticipation, ... ... middle of paper ... ...resident Bill Clinton, the First Lady and Jackie Robinson’s wife, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig announced that number 42, the number of Jackie Robinson, would never be worn again and retired in all 30 major league baseball stadiums. In honor of the 50th year anniversary of Robinson breaking the color barrier, all teams wore commemorative patches on their uniforms to honor Robinson. The legend of Jackie Robinson will never be forgotten, as his memory will forever be here as a reminder of his achievements. The doors he opened for so many can never be closed. America is about Freedom and Jackie Robinson is symbolic of freedom and life. Roy Campanella best said it about Jackie and freedom, “When Jackie took the field, something within us reminded us of our birthright to be free” (Chadwick 352). There are very few who have had the impact on a game, history, and America as Robinson did. He touched more lives then anyone of his time. Many people feel a person’s life is judged on what they did for others, well Jackie Robinson’s life was a success. “A life is not important except the impact it has on others” (Chadwick 417). Thank you Jackie, you are gone but not forgotten.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that baseball was america's national pastime in the early 1950s, but the absence of african american players and the presence of an all-white sport changed the game, america, and history.
- Explains that jackie robinson was born in cairo, georgia, to a family of sharecroppers and moved to pasadena, california, where his mother millie raised him and four others single-handedly.
- Explains that jackie would move on to bigger and better things as he stared in high school athletics and moved onto college. pasadena junior college was his first stop as it dealt with blacks better than most.
- Describes how jackie ended many months of rumors, anticipation, and the hopes of many by enrolling at ucla where he would begin making history and rewriting record books.
- Explains that jackie experimented with different jobs but felt like he had no future in professional sports. after pearl harbor, jackie was drafted into the war and was called a n*****.
- Describes how jackie felt like god had something special in store for him. the negro leagues were depleted of talent because of the war, so they accepted him with open arms.
- Explains that robinson didn't understand why rickey wanted to sign him and not gibson, who is considered by many as the greatest power hitter of all time.
- Describes how jackie made history as he played his first game for the dodgers on april 11, 1947. he led the league in stolen bases and was named rookie of the year.
- Analyzes how jackie led the league in stolen bases in 1947 and 1949 and was selected to his first all-star team in 1949 while hitting.342 and winning the nl mvp. he earned a reputation as an aggressive player who could take over the game.
- Explains that jackie robinson's legacy didn't stop with baseball. he became heavily involved in the naacp all the way through 1967, earning the springarn medal.
- Explains that jackie robinson's greatest honor came in 1962, when he was elected to the baseball hall of fame with branch rickey presenting his award.
- Opines that the legend of jackie robinson will never be forgotten, as his memory will forever be here as a reminder of his achievements.
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- Jackie Robinsonexplanatory essayBack Back Back Back Back and GONE. This is what people heard many times when Jackie Robinson was up to bat whether they liked it or not. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the MLB in 1947 which changed the game of baseball forever (America’s). Jackie Robinson faced many hardships such as fans treating him harshly saying folderol while playing on the field, players treating him bad, and not having anywhere to sleep even though he was very athletic even at a very young age.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how jackie robinson broke the color barrier in the mlb in 1947 which changed the game of baseball forever (america’s). he faced many hardships such as fans treating him harshly while playing on the field.
- Explains that jackie robinson was the fifth child born to jerry robinson and mallie mcgriff robinson. jerry left the family to look for work in texas when jackie was six months old.
- Narrates how mrs. robinson struggled to keep the farm going by herself and felt it was no longer safe to stay in georgia. violent racial riots and hangings of blacks were on the rise in the summer of 1919.
- Explains that jackie robinson realized that he was an athlete at a young age. his motivation was his older brother mathew robinson.
- Explains that jackie played football, baseball, track, and basketball at pasadena junior college. he fractured an ankle while playing football and was arrested for arguing with a police officer.
- Narrates how jackie was the first person to get a varsity letter in four sports at the university of california. after college, he served in the army and served as second lieutenant.
- Explains that jackie began playing in the african american leagues and was paid four hundred dollars a month to play for the kansas city monarchs. the brooklyn dodgers were looking for some african americans to fill up their roster.
- Explains that jackie robinson was the first african-american to play in baseball's major leagues in the modern era.
- Opines that jackie robinson is one of the best baseball players ever and one cool dude. his skin color didn't stop him from achieving his goals.
- Cites billington, james h. america's story,grimm, laura, lif, philip, and press, university of georgia.
830 wordsRead More - Jackie Robinsonexplanatory essayJackie Robinson, born Jack Roosevelt Robinson, is known for being the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball. He was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia as the grandson of a slave. He was the youngest of five children and at six months old his father left them. At this time, because it was so hard for African-Americans in the south, his mother Mallie Robinson decided to move them to Pasadena, California where it was easier for African-Americans to live and find jobs.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that jackie robinson was the first african-american to play in major league baseball. he was born in cairo, georgia, as the grandson of a slave.
- Narrates how jackie was a top player on the ucla football team and the only athlete to letter in four different sports. he left college before graduating due to financial problems but met his future wife rachel.
- Narrates how he was drafted into the u.s. army and refused admission to the officer candidate school. he worked with a boxer named joe louis in order to fight unfair treatment towards african-americans in the military.
- Describes how jackie joined the kansas city monarchs, an all-african-american baseball team of the negro league, due to low pay and constant traveling.
- Explains that jackie robinson was 27 years old with an extremely bad temper when he finally began playing for the brooklyn dodgers in 1947. rickey asked him to try to control his temper and called him bad names.
- Explains that jackie played first base for his rookie year, but most of his career was spent playing second base and outfield. he kept his agreement with rickey until the umpire said to him, "go back to the jungle."
- Describes how jackie became close friends with fellow teammate pee wee reese in a game with cincinnati.
- Narrates how the philadelphia phillies were abusive with the support of their manager ben chapman. they yelled at jackie and asked him to pose for a picture.
- Explains that jackie made the major league baseball minimum salary of $5,000 his rookie year. he played 151 games, hit.297, was the league leader of stolen bases with a total of 29 and nine times stealing home base.
- Explains that jackie was on the downside of his career but it was during his prime that he finally became respected as a player.
- Explains that jackie robinson felt it was time for him to retire so on january 5, 1957 he became a businessman and vice-president of the chock full o'nuts corporation.
- Explains that jackie's last few years were difficult. his oldest son, jackie jr, was killed in a car accident, and his diabetes caused him to lose sight in one of his eyes. he was buried in cypress hills cemetery in brooklyn, new york.
- Explains that jackie robinson retired from major league baseball in 1997 and was elected to the mlb all-century team in 2000. the united states congress awarded him the congressional gold medal on october 29, 2003.
- Analyzes how jackie robinson, the first african-american player in the major leagues, has continued to be remembered, appreciated and respected.
1467 wordsRead More - FDR and Pearl Harboranalytical essayJackie Robinson faced much adversity through his career, but he eventually gained the respect of thousands across the country and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. He was the son of Jerry Robinson and Mallie Robinson. His father Jerry was a plantation farm worker and his mother was a domestic worker. Jackie had four siblings, three brothers and one sister, Edgar, Frank, Mack, and Willa Mae. Jerry Robinson, Jackie’s father, left him, his mother, and his four siblings when Jackie was just six months old and never returned. Jackie’s mother was a very religious women, so she tried to do better for her and her children by moving by railroad out to Pasadena, California. Although conditions were not as bad as they were in Georgia, there was still racial discrimination in California. However the self-respect and self-confidence that Jackie’s mother taught him later would help him later facing the discrimination on the baseball field (Biography.com) So was Jackie Robinson entering Major League Baseball (MLB) a major historical event? Well Jackie Robinson entering the MLB was a major historical event, especially in baseball. Jackie Robinson’s persistence through the adversity he faced paved the way for all the other minorities that play in the MLB in today’s game, he played a part in the civil rights movement, he served in World War II (WWII), and played a variety of different sports throughout his life. His entering into the game was a major milestone in Baseball history.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that jackie robinson's persistence through the adversity he faced paved the way for all the other minorities that play in the mlb.
- Explains how jackie robinson broke the color barrier by becoming the first african-american to play in the mlb when the brooklyn dodgers signed him.
- Explains that jackie robinson played a role in the military after he attended college at ucla. he met famous boxer joe louis who helped him get into the officer program and played on the negro baseball team.
- Explains that jackie faced racial discrimination throughout his career, and was one of the first role models for using nonviolence to achieve his goals and dreams.
- Explains that jackie played a role in civil rights and supported richard nixon during his campaign.
- Analyzes how jackie faced racism and discrimination during his career, but he still had an amazing career. he played from 1947-1957, and had one thousand three hundred eighty-two career games.
- Opines that jackie's life and legacy will forever be remembered for all of time. he was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 1962 and served on the naacp board until 1967.
863 wordsRead More - The Line Leaping Legend: Jackie Robinsonanalytical essayJackie Robinson was very unique; he had much more potential, talent, and knowledge than anyone could have expected. Incidentally, born in Georgia with four other siblings, Robinson was raised by his single mother in poverty and began schooling at John Muir High School, continuing his education at Pasadena Junior College. However, recognized solemnly for baseball, Robinson excelled in many sports. To resume, in 1938, while attending Pasadena Junior college he was named the region’s Most Valuable Player in baseball (The Jackie Robinson Foundation). L...
In this essay, the author
- Opines that jackie robinson was the african american epitome of babe ruth, or was he more? robinson fought for the rights of the people, like katniss everdeen from the hunger games.
- Explains that jackie robinson excelled in many sports, including baseball, football, track, and basketball. he served as a second lieutenant of the united states army, on base in kansas and texas.
- Analyzes how jackie robinson bulldozed the barrier between white and african-american teams in baseball by joining the montreal royals and the brooklyn dodgers.
- Analyzes how jackie robinson caused the nation's division when he invaded the major leagues. he received a rookie of the year award in 1947 from the sporting news.
- Analyzes how jackie robinson's contribution to civil rights changed the world and its people.
- Opines that jackie robinson was a unique and talented individual before he became famous and an activist for change in the equality of civil rights throughout the world.
- Analyzes how efferat, l., and helgeland, brian, wrote "montreal trips dodgers." warner bros. and legendary pictures, 2013.
1265 wordsRead More - Jackie Robinson's Role In Modern Major League Baseballexplanatory essayJackie Robinson was an amazing baseball player and the very first African American to play in modern major league baseball. He was an amazing hero/symbol of hope to all African Americans. Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia. When he was young Jackie moved to California and there he starred in a lot of athletic activities such as football, basketball, baseball, and track in high school and also Pasadena Junior College. He was clearly an amazing athlete and loved sports. Jackie then transferred over to UCLA which is the University of California at Los Angeles. He also played the same four sports. But he later had to drop out of UCLA to support his mother by working at a youth camp. Afterwards he played minor league football and semi-professional football. From the years 1942-1944, he served in the United States army during World War 2. He was discharged from the army as a second lieutenant in 1944 for disobeying a bus driver
In this essay, the author
- Describes jackie robinson as an amazing baseball player and the first african american to play in modern major league baseball.
- Explains that jackie coached basketball at sam houston state college before beginning his professional career as a baseball player for the kansas city monarchs of the negro american league.
- Describes how branch rickey called jackie into his office to talk to him about playing for a negro team sponsored by the brooklyn dodgers. he acted like the hostile teammate, abusive opponent, insulting fan, and hotel clerk.
- Describes how robinson's impact on segregation went far beyond the dodgers. he received a lot of threats from whites and was even treated differently when he was off the field.
- Opines that jackie and pee wee reese have become close friends in a short amount of time.
- Explains that jackie and his team the brooklyn dodgers had gone 9 seasons without winning the world series since his dad joined in 1945. they would go on to win the series.
- Explains that jackie robinson retired from baseball and was elected to the hall of fame in 1962. he was a civil rights activist and the first african-american of an american corporation.
1042 wordsRead More - Jackie Robinsonexplanatory essayJack Roosevelt Robinson was born January 31, 1919. He was born in Cairo, Georgia and was the youngest of five children. He had a grandfather that was a slave, Jackie’s dad was a sharecropper and Mallie, Jackie’s mother, was a maid. His dad ran away from the family when Jackie was only an infant.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that jack roosevelt robinson was born in cairo, georgia, and was the youngest of five children. he had a slave grandfather, sharecropper dad and maid mother mallie.
- Explains that jackie fought racism in his california childhood, at collage, and throughout his life. he was always picked on at school. kids taunted him so badly that he developed a hot temper.
- Explains that jackie was the greatest american athlete, arguing that he was better at track & field, football and basketball than baseball. he joined the negro leagues to play professional baseball in 1946.
- Explains that jackie robinson was drafted into the army in 1942 and had a series of conflicts as he rose to the rank of lieutenant. the worst one was when jackie was arrested and was almost dishonorably discharged.
- Opines that it's good that jackie robinson wasn't dishonorably discharged, but he was acquitted instead. he became the first black player to play in the mlb for the brooklyn dodgers.
- Explains that jackie robinson was a huge step to integration because he ended segregation for baseball.
- Narrates how jackie robinson had many rough experiences being the only black player out on the field. his teammates didn't want to share a room with him at away games, the crowds were nasty and prejudiced towards him.
- Explains that jackie robinson, the only black player in the mlb, gained his teammates' respect and defended him from other teams.
- Explains that jackie robinson was working to achieve equality for blacks during the civil rights movement. in 1949, there was going to be a war between america and russia.
- Opines that jackie robinson is an important figure to future blacks because it gives african americans confidence in themselves.
- Explains that jackie robinson retired from baseball in 1956 and was elected to the baseball hall of fame in 1962. he died a non-happy man because of bad experiences and bad times in his life.
973 wordsRead More - Essay On Jackie Robinsonexplanatory essayJackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia in January 31, 1919 and died October 24, 1972 at the age of 52 his family was a sharecroppers. His mother is Mallie Robinson she raised Jackie Robinson by herself with four other children in their neighborhood in which they were the only black people in there block. Jackie shined early at all sports at a very young age, so did his brothers, he was the first to win varsity letters in four sports which were football, basketball, baseball, and track. He played quarterback in football, catcher and shortstop on the baseball team, and guard on the basketball team. With the track & field he won many awards in the broad jump. He was also a part of the tennis team. He won the junior boys singles championship in the annual Pacific Coast Negro Tennis Tournament In 1935, Robinson graduated from Washington Junior High School and enrolled at John Muir High School. College BIO AND…: Robinson later on went to Pasadena Junior College (PJC), where he went to continue his athletic career by still participating in track, football, baseball, and basketball. When he played football he played safety and quarterback. He played shortstop and leadoff hitter for the baseball team he later on broke school broad-jump records which was held by his brother Mack. While playing football at PJC, he suffered a fractured ankle complication which would eventually suspended his deployment while in the military In 1938, he was elected to the All Southland Junior College Team for baseball and nominated as the region's Most Valuable Player. After graduating he went to UCLA Robinson then met his wife, Rachel Isum, which was a freshman which knew about how good Ro...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that jackie robinson was born in cairo, georgia in 1919 and died in 1972 at the age of 52. he won varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball, and track.
- Explains that jackie robinson broke the segregation of color in baseball and changed the culture and people in america.
- Describes his educational achievements, including four-letterman at washington junior high school, broad jump record at pasadena junior college, and service in the u.s. army.
- Opines that jackie robinson changed the world through baseball, bringing people together through sports, changing the direction of history and politics, and the addition in to the army.
861 wordsRead More - The Greatest Impacts Of Jackie Robinsonanalytical essayJackie Robinson has made one of the biggest impacts on the game of baseball to date. Jackie was born in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919. He was born to Mallie and Jerry Robinson and was the fifth child and the fourth son. Jackie’s father ran out on his family in hopes of a better life when Jackie was only one years old. After his father left, they moved to an all white suburb. At that time most neighborhoods were segregated, so his neighbors made a petition to relocate his family which fortunately did not work. Jackie was raised by a single mother and in poverty. When Jackie was about fourteen years old, he was part of a street gang. One of the people on his street told him that if he would keep hanging out with
In this essay, the author
- Opines that jackie robinson has made one of the biggest impacts on the game of baseball to date. he was born in cairo, georgia on january 31, 1919.
- Describes jackie robinson as an amazing athlete who won varsity letters in four sports at the university of california, honolulu, and the negro leagues. his courage and moral objection to segregation paved the way for future black athletes.
- Analyzes how jackie robinson lived to play ball and overcome obstacles to become the best at baseball. not having a father, living in poverty, and pulling himself out gave him his drive in life.
- Analyzes how jackie robinson accomplished so much in his lifetime, including breaking the color barrier and going to college when black people were not allowed. robinson was arrested and court-martialed for refusing to give up his seat and move to the back of a segregated bus.
- Opines that jackie robinson made a lasting impression on the sport of baseball by passing away on october 24, 1972. we can learn so much from him.
973 wordsRead More - Jackie Roosevelt Robinson's Life and Achievementsexplanatory essayOn April 15,1947 Jackie Roosevelt Robinson broke the color barrier. When he stepped out on to Ebbets Field everyone didn't think he could last long. Jackie was born in Cairo Georgia on January 31,1919, he was the youngest out of five children. He attended John Muir High School. He continued his education at the University Of California, where he became the university’s first student to win four varsity letters in all different sports. In 1941, he was forced to leave UCLA because of financial hardship. Jackie played baseball, football, basketball and was on the track team. From 1942 to 1944, Jackie served as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Jackie was discharged from the Army in 1944, because he was court-martialed in relation to his objections with incidents of racial discrimination. In 1946, Jackie Robinson and Rachel Robinson got married on February 10th at an independent church in Los Angeles California. In 1946,they also had their first kid Jack Robinson. Jackie paved the way for other black athletes without Jackie Robinson there would not be Muhammad ali,Magic Johnson,Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods.(Jackie Robinson movie 1950)(bibliography.com)
In this essay, the author
- Explains that jackie roosevelt robinson broke the color barrier when he stepped out on ebbets field on april 15, 1947.
- Explains that branch rickey was a scout from the negro leagues and the only one that believed in jackie robinson at first. ben chapman was one of many people who called robinson names.
- Opines that jackie robinson was a participatory leader and free rein leader because he went along with everything and didn't talk back. he took every racist comment and turned the other check.
- Opines that jack robinson became a leader because of the strengths of his character. he endured many hardships and attacks on his characters simply because the color of their skin.
- Explains that jackie's leadership goal for the naacp was to increase membership, but he thwarted by the many anti-civil right measures being taken in the south which intimidated people and prevented them from joining.
- Narrates how jackie robinson's lows in life were when he was discharged from the army in 1944, court-martialed in relation to his objections with incidents of racial discrimination, and elected to be on the naacp board.
- Opines that jackie robinson's strengths were not letting people get to him on and off the field. he wanted to change the world and make it a better place for everyone.
- Explains that jackie roosevelt robinson broke the color barrier on april 15, 1947, when he stepped out on ebbets field.
- Explains that branch rickey was a scout from the negro leagues and the only one that believed in jackie robinson at first. ben chapman was one of many people who called robinson names.
- Opines that jackie robinson was a participatory leader and free rein leader because he went along with everything and didn't talk back. he took every racist comment and turned the other check.
- Opines that jack robinson became a leader because of the strengths of his character. he endured many hardships and attacks on his characters simply because the color of their skin.
- Explains that jackie's leadership goal for the naacp was to increase membership, but he thwarted by the many anti-civil right measures being taken in the south which intimidated people and prevented them from joining.
- Narrates how jackie robinson's lows in life were when he was discharged from the army in 1944, court-martialed in relation to his objections with incidents of racial discrimination.
- Opines that jackie robinson's strengths were not letting people get to him on and off the field. he wanted to change the world and make it a better place for everyone.
1437 wordsRead More - Essay On Jackie Robinsonanalytical essayJackie Robinson overcame many struggles in life such as being included in the civil rights movement, facing discrimination, and he achieved being the first black man in major league baseball. He was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia on Hadley Ferry Road. It is a blue-collar town of about 10,000 people. Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the major leagues with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Even though he achieved this major goal he still had trouble getting there. He and his siblings were raised by his single mother. Jackie attended Muir High School and Pasadena Junior College. He was a great athlete and played many sports. He played football, basketball, track, and of course baseball. He left school in 1941, worked as an athletic director and played semiprofessional football for the Honolulu Bears before being drafted to the Army in 1942. While he was in the army he became close friends with Joe Louis. The heavyweight used his popularity to protest about the delayed entry of black soldiers. Two years later he got the honor to be second lieutenant in 1943. After an accident where he refused to sit in the back of an unsegregated bus, military police arrested Robinson. A duty officer requested this and then later he requested that Jackie should be court martialed. Since this happened Jackie was not allowed to be deployed overseas to the World War II. He never saw combat during the war. Jackie left the Army with an honorable discharge.
In this essay, the author
- Narrates how jackie robinson overcame many struggles in life, including being included in the civil rights movement, facing discrimination, and becoming the first black man in major league baseball.
- Explains that jackie robinson's older brother mack finished second to jesse owens in the 100-meter race in 1936 berlin olympics. his brother inspired him to do what he loved.
- Analyzes how jackie robinson faced discrimination, insults, bean balls, hate mail, and death threats because he was black. his courage in racism made whites and blacks think that the civil rights movement will end all of the racism.
- Narrates how jackie robinson became a major league baseball player, but it wasn't easy, and he thought it was well worth it to achieve his goal.
- Describes jackie robinson's accomplishments, including winning the national league rookie of the year award and being inducted into the baseball hall of fame.
- Opines that jackie robinson was an inspiration for many people who had a dream. he was the vice-president for the chock full o'nuts corporation and served on the naacp board.
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