Jackie Robinson

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 not even fear military justice. This also shows how persistent he was for fighting for the end of segregation. Jackie Robinson helped make strides in ending segregation among African Americans.

Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues and this took a great amount of courage. For example, he received threats against his life and his person.