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Yes, race wasn't a problem with players on his team or fans, he was a great player.
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Why should you remember Jackie Robinson?
We should remember Jackie Robinson because he was the first African American on a major baseball league and he tried his best to keep calm when the fans where booing or hissing at him.
Did Jackie Robinson take a stand?
yes he took a stand by being brave when the fans were threating him
Who really was Jackie Robinson?
Jake Robinson is a famous baseball player. He was also the first African American baseball player. He passed away in 1972 at age 55. He is famous worldwide and a baseball legend to some fans/people.
What made Jackie Robinson play major league?
First and foremost, Rickey want to WIN BALL GAMES, and felt that players of the calibre of Robinson would help him do so. He knew that Robinson would suffer EXTREME abuse while playing, and so he had to be absolutely certain that Robinson would endure the abuse.
How was Jackie Robinson treated on the team?
Jackie Robinson was treated very bad by the fans and his own team. once the players tried to get rid of him by signing a partition just to kick him out. The coach told him if he just stayed quiet he would make into the major leagues and so he did, when this happened many African Americans came to see Jackie Robinson play.
How was Jackie Robinson treated by other players and fans?
They were treating him like dirt. hitting him with the ball. They also called him rude names and racial slurs and said that he didn't belong in their leagues.
How Jackie Robinson won the affection and respect of some baseball fans and his fellow ball players?
He played exceptionally, didn't retaliate when insulted or racially slurred, and stayed calm, proving himself on the diamond.
How many fans did J.K. Rowling have when she first started?
Millions across the world
What was Jackie Robinson's turning point in his life?
In 1947, Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball. Owners segregated the sport 60 years earlier and blocked attempts to desegregate up until Robinson's debut. Robinson faced the vilest bigotry from fans and opponents alike. He did receive some encouragement from Hank Greenberg who experienced similar attacks on his Jewish heritage early in his career. Eventually, Commissioner Happy Chandler threatened to suspend any player that refused to take the field with Robinson. Additionally, Robinson's teammates began defending their fellow Dodger. Jackie Robinson went on to win the Rookie of the Year. His performance on the field began to change people's minds on race. In sports, the only color that matters is on the uniform. It is no coincidence that the Civil Rights Movement succeeded and changed minds after Robinson's debut.
What was true Jackie Robinson?
Though many fans and players were not friendly when Robinson first broke the MLB color barrier, he is now favorably remembered as an American hero. In fact, Robinson is so well-respected that his number "42" was retired by every MLB team in 1997; the 50th anniversary of his first season. Robinson was also memorialized in 1982 when he became the first baseball player to have his image included on a U.S. postage stamp. Robinson was also an excellent baseball player. He led the National League in batting average and stolen bases in 1949. His excellent play helped the Dodgers earn a trip to the World Series. He was also named to the All-Star team for the first time in 1949, the same year he was named the league's MVP.
Which sports teams fans first started the wave?
Mexicans started the wave, hence the name 'Mexican wave'
How many fans did Jackie Chan have?
Between the two most prominant social media in English and Chinese Jackie has over 60 million registered fans between the two networks. Of course that is no indication of how many fans there are who either do not use social networks or have little or no access to the internet.
