Jackie Robinson
By Cooper Sidell
Facing Adversity
- Fought in army in WWII
- Racism
- Father died as a baby
- Segregated life
- No black MLB players before him
Overcoming Adversity
- Worked hard
- Played his best
- Arrested for not giving up rights
- Stayed strong
Accomplishments
- MLB for 10 years
- .311 career average
- Won Rookie Of The Year
- Led league in average and steals in 1949
- Made hall of fame
- Helped with civil rights
- ROY named after him
- Won World Series
- Won MVP
- First black mlb player