Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson struggled through integration as a pioneer in baseball. The pressures he was under did impact his personal life and relationships. His health issues were his greatest personal struggle.

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No, Jackie Robinson was never a slave. No - he was raised in poverty but was never a slave.

Jackie Robinson's were sports.just all sports!

Because hes black.

Note that the person that said the previous statement is too stupid to know how to spell the simple contraction "he's." This moron is also unaware that Jackie Robinson has been dead for quite a while, meaning it is incorrect to say that "He's black" -- the only intelligent statement would be "He WAS black."

Oh, and BTW, Robinson got the nickname because he was quite adept at stealing bases -- he's one of the few players to ever steal home in a World Series game.

You may be referring to the so-called "color line." For many decades, professional baseball in America was segregated; even the best black players were not allowed to play for major league teams. Some played in the Negro Leagues, but these teams, while entertaining, did not have the budget to pay players well, nor did these teams receive as much attention or respect from the mainstream media. But everything changed in 1945, when Branch Rickey, president and general manager of the then-Brooklyn Dodgers (today the team is in Los Angeles) courageously signed star Negro League player Jackie Robinson. Robinson was equally courageous: becoming the first black player in major league baseball in 1947, he endured bigotry and racism, yet went on to have a very successful career.

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Jackie Robinson stole 173 bases in his first 8 MLB seasons. He ended up with a career total of 197 stolen bases.

Jackie Robinson hit 137 runs in his 10-year career.

(just edited for spelling mistakes and correction from 132 runs to 137)

He's life teaches us about potential commitment and bravery. I wish I had a a chance to meet him someday but unfortunately he died in 1972.

Jakie Robinson was an ok student.

Players like Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals and Pee Wee Reese of the Brooklyn Dodgers stood up for Jackie whenever other players were unfair to Jackie.

He studied at Washington Junior High school

Jackie Robinson overcame many obstacles. Such as playing for a baseball tem that was a different race rom him. Also, he became lucky because he was the first African American to win. He also, took huge risks because for him to be the first that mean that he was pouring his heart out into this game. He could've been taking dangerous risks but it was worth it.

Jackie Robinson never played for the Red Sox. You may think so because you see his number retired at Fenway Park but his number is retired for all MLB teams. He only played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

American baseball player Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919. His parents were named Jerry and Mallie Robinson, and Jackie was the youngest of five children.

Can you please tell us how old Jackie Robinson i now i 2009 !!!!!!!!!!

Washington Junior High, Pasadena, CA.

Killian elementary school

Jackie Robinson is a great leader for been the first African American to be on the baseball major league

In 1942 he joined the army

He was a civil right leader

And he was the first black to join a Major League Baseball team

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