The First Athlete I am going to discuss is Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson was a barrier breaker for blacks in Major league baseball. He is world-renowned and will never be forgotten for his influences on the world today through simply playing the game. Jackie is most famous for his skill in America’s pastime, but his ability was not just for baseball at all. Jackie grew up in Pasadena, California where he played competitive baseball, football, basketball and track during high school.

When he graduated from high school he continued on for his higher education at the University of Cali

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