(855) 4-ESSAYS

Type a new keyword(s) and press Enter to search

Jackie Robinson

"" .
             He won a lot of peoples respect and also became a symbol of black opportunity. Even the magazine Sporting News, which was against black baseball players, acknowledged his great skill and ability in the game of baseball and awarded him with the Rookie of the Year award in 1947. Robinson's outstanding ten-year career compiled a .311 lifetime batting average; he played in six World Series, and stole home nineteen times. He was awarded National league MVP in 1949 and led the league with a .342 batting average and thirty-seven stolen bases:.
             " His incredible speed, powerful hitting, and strong fielding made him a key player on a team with many stars."".
             Robinson's history making achievements in baseball were only part of his extraordinary life and the legacy behind it. His outspoken leadership on issues of civil and human rights where made visible throughout the years as a corporate executive, civil servant, and major figure in national politics. Robinson was proud of being black and he challenged many racial pretensions throughout his life. As and army lieutenant he resisted on moving to the back of the bus and for that he was court marshaled and was found innocent. As a baseball player he railed against teams and individuals he believed were racists. His vigilance against racial wrong doings was a legacy he wanted to pass on to his children: .
             " To be willing to stand up for what they believe and to lawfully press for their rights as a full-fledged American who happened to be black."".
             He was deeply concerned with the struggle for civil rights. Starting in 1957 he began traveling extensively to raise funds for the NAACP. There efforts led him to a close relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other prominent civil rights leaders. His concern with politics led him to influence leaders such as Dwight D. Eisenhower, Hubert Humphrey, Richard Nixon, John F.


Essays Related to Jackie Robinson

1. Jackie Robinson

Title: Jackie Robinson Author: David A. Alder Copyright date: 1989 The setting begins in 1919, when Jackie Robinson was born near Cairo, Georgia. ... The story begins in Jan.31, near Cairo, Georgia where Jackie was born. 1 year later in 1920, the Robinson family moved due to the fact that Jackie's father left and they had no money. ... Just one year later, he was the first black man to play for any Major League team The main characters of the story are Jackie Robinson and Mallie Robinson. ... Mallie Robinson was black, proud, and stubborn. ...

  • Word Count: 314
  • Approx Pages: 1
  • Grade Level: High School

2. The Life of Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson created an Impact that left the world a better place. ... First Jackie Robinson was born January 31,1916 in Cairo Georgia. ... Early Career In addition, Jackie Robinson early career he was a star player at UCLA and was in the ARMY. ... Conclusion All in all, Jackie Robinson had a harsh life growing up. ... Without Jackie Robinson would African Americans be-able to play with whites! ...

  • Word Count: 790
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: High School

3. Jackie Robinson - Greatest Baseball Player

The best baseball player that ever lived is Jackie Robinson. ... On defense, Robinson was a god. ... Truth is, Robinson was good everywhere. ... Although Jackie Robinson was an outstanding player in the MLB, in his earlier life he was a very outstanding multi-sport athlete. ... This is why Jackie Robinson is the greatest baseball player of all time....

  • Word Count: 1249
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

4. Robinson

Jackie Robinson made one of the most daring moves by playing Major League baseball. ... Branch Rickey signed Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers. ... Opening day for Jackie Robinson was very exciting. ... Jackie Robinson's major league debut was more than just the first step in righting a historical wrong(Dorinson 132). ... He made the big step to show that it's not impossible to get things to be equal.We should all be very thankful for what Jackie Robinson has done. ...

  • Word Count: 1150
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Grade Level: High School

5. jackie robinson

Jackie Robinson was born Jack Roosevelt Robinson on January 31, 1919. ... After marrying Jackie and Rachel had three children: Jackie Jr., David, and Sharon Robinson. ... Jackie Robinson was a fighter and a proud and competitive man. ... Jackie Robinson led the Dodgers to six World Series. ... Jackie Robinson's last public appearance was in 1972 at the World Series. ...

  • Word Count: 1346
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Grade Level: High School

6. Jackie Robinson

Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919. ... People called him Jackie. ... Jackie decided to leave school in his senior year. ... Jackie Robinson played in the major leagues for only ten years. ... Jackie decided to become active in politics. ...

  • Word Count: 486
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: High School

7. Jackie Robinson - Changing the Face of Sports

This is what made Jackie Robinson a hero to African-Americans. ... Knowing of Jackie's talent and his hatred for segregation, Rickey set up an interview hoping he could convince Robinson to sign a contract. When Rickey told Robinson why he had been brought to see him, Jackie's reaction was a combination of several emotions. ... Jackie Robinson faced a lot of harassment and death threats throughout his career in the Major Leagues. ... Jackie Robinson was able to endure this harassment because of his values, which his daughter, Sharon writes about in her book, Jackie's Nine. ...

  • Word Count: 2830
  • Approx Pages: 11
  • Grade Level: High School

8. Jackie Robinson

Jack "Jackie" Roosevelt Robinson was born January 31, 1919 to Jerry and Mallie Robinson. ... Jackie Robinson was going to play second base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. ... Jackie Robinson used his success and fame to be one of the most vocal members in the fight for African American rights. ... Jackie Robinson also became involved in business, government, and began to fight even more for African American Rights. ... Jackie Robinson worked hard all the way up to his last day. ...

  • Word Count: 1316
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Grade Level: High School

9. Biography of Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia in 1919 to a family of sharecroppers. His mother, Mallie Robinson, raised Jackie and her four other children on her own. ... While at UCLA, Jackie Robinson became the first athlete to win varsity letters in four sports: baseball, basketball, football, and track. ... Jackie Robinson was drafted by the coach of the Brooklyn Dodger, a team part of white baseball, and helped integrate black and white baseball together. ... Due to all of his great success in 1962, Jackie Robinson was put into the Baseball Hall of Fame. ...

  • Word Count: 423
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

10. Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson (1919-72) Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia., on January 31, 1919 to Jerry and Mallie Robinson. ... On April 10, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first black player to sign a major league contract in the 20th century. ... On July 12, 1949, Jackie Robinson made his All-Star game debut for the National league. ... Robinson starred in the motion picture The Jackie Robinson Story which was made in 1950 and was the author, with Alfred Duckett, of I Never Had It Made in 1972. On October 24, 1972, Jackie Robinson died from a heart attack at the age of 53 in Stamford, ...

  • Word Count: 590
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: High School

Got a writing question? Ask our professional writer!
Submit My Question