Jackie Robinson
Robinson & the Perseverance Journey By: Kayla I.
The man that made history...
Jackie Robinson showed perseverance when he said yes to staying strong while up against harsh comments, actions, and rejection for his decision to join the major leagues. Jackie had to display extremely noble quality's, a long with being an amazing baseball player. to put up with all of the publics physical beatings and not react took a lot of spirit from Robinson. (290)
The power of Jackie Robinson...
Looking the other way from all the mental abuse, took a lot of strength and courage from Robinson. Which not just anyone can achieve. He was a talented man with very strong willpower. (290)
Quotes to live by from Jackie Robinson.
Jackie at old age.
jackie's team.
quotes of perseverance...
“Branch Rickey had to make absolutely sure that I knew what I would face. Beanballs would be thrown at me. I would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. I would be physically attacked.” (294)
More quotes of perseverance...
“They’ll do anything to make you react. They’ll try to provoke a race riot in the ballpark. This is the way to prove to the public that a negro should not be allowed in the public major league.” (294)