Jackie Robinson Research Paper
Michael Martens
Sociology
Professor
11 November 2009
Jackie Robinson: The Unexpected Hero The name Jackie Robinson is recognized widely around the country. He is known as someone who broke the color barrier in American Baseball, and someone who fought through some of the toughest circumstances. He was an activist athlete, and used the sport of baseball to break down the traditional barriers and convey his ideas. To many, Robinson is a hero; one who Americans can relate to due to his background, his goals, and the opposition that he faced. His story is heartwarming, and instills in us the idea that anything is possible.
Jackie Robison dealt with segregation and ridicule beginning at a very young age. His mother raised him and his four …show more content…
In 1947, the president of the Brooklyn Dodgers found Robinson and asked him to join the team. Robinson accepted the opportunity, with the knowledge that being the first African American player in the Major Leagues in many years, he would face many challenges. Many had strong beliefs about segregation and what the status differences between African Americans and Caucasians entailed. Robinson knew all of this, and the road that he would have to endure. He was using his involvement in baseball to make America more aware of the racist situation in the country. He would later be called a “Revolutionist in a Baseball Suit.” With Jackie Robinson joining the sport that so many Americans followed and enjoyed, history was in the …show more content…
During the game, Robinson stole home, and instilled the idea in all of the spectators that African American players had as much skill, stamina, and intelligence as the white players. Jackie taught lessons to players on the field that were not respectful of him or his talent. One of the many times Jackie stole home, the pitcher tried to tag him, but the ball fell out of his glove. In a fit of rage, the pitcher jumped up and tried to fight Jackie. Robinson told him that if he wanted to fight, he could wait until after the game was over. Everyone was able to calm down, and the pitcher admitted that Jackie was right. Robinson showed this kind of calm behavior whenever he was on the field, despite the negative feedback he received from those around
Sociology
Professor
11 November 2009
Jackie Robinson: The Unexpected Hero The name Jackie Robinson is recognized widely around the country. He is known as someone who broke the color barrier in American Baseball, and someone who fought through some of the toughest circumstances. He was an activist athlete, and used the sport of baseball to break down the traditional barriers and convey his ideas. To many, Robinson is a hero; one who Americans can relate to due to his background, his goals, and the opposition that he faced. His story is heartwarming, and instills in us the idea that anything is possible.
Jackie Robison dealt with segregation and ridicule beginning at a very young age. His mother raised him and his four …show more content…
In 1947, the president of the Brooklyn Dodgers found Robinson and asked him to join the team. Robinson accepted the opportunity, with the knowledge that being the first African American player in the Major Leagues in many years, he would face many challenges. Many had strong beliefs about segregation and what the status differences between African Americans and Caucasians entailed. Robinson knew all of this, and the road that he would have to endure. He was using his involvement in baseball to make America more aware of the racist situation in the country. He would later be called a “Revolutionist in a Baseball Suit.” With Jackie Robinson joining the sport that so many Americans followed and enjoyed, history was in the …show more content…
During the game, Robinson stole home, and instilled the idea in all of the spectators that African American players had as much skill, stamina, and intelligence as the white players. Jackie taught lessons to players on the field that were not respectful of him or his talent. One of the many times Jackie stole home, the pitcher tried to tag him, but the ball fell out of his glove. In a fit of rage, the pitcher jumped up and tried to fight Jackie. Robinson told him that if he wanted to fight, he could wait until after the game was over. Everyone was able to calm down, and the pitcher admitted that Jackie was right. Robinson showed this kind of calm behavior whenever he was on the field, despite the negative feedback he received from those around