... In fact, in a national pole, he was ranked ahead of President Truman, General Eisenhower, General MacArthur, Bob Hope, and Bing Crosby, ( Rampersad, 180). Jackie Robinson used his success and fame to be one of the most vocal members in the fight for African American rights. He became an active member and a spokesperson for ... and best friend Pee Wee Reese. He was quickly becoming more than just a baseball player. He was becoming a national hero. On January 7, 1957, Jackie Robinson quietly walked into the Ebbets Field locker room, gathered his things, and said goodbye to the game that w...

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