Jackie Robinson
Robinson's Goal
Robinson's upbringing
-Found sports made him friends
-Multisport athlete in college (UCLA)
-Served in the U.S. for two years after college
-Honorably discharged
-Started career with the Kansas City all black baseball team
-Signed with Dodgers in 1946
-Married Rachel Isum and had three kids
Obstacles Jackie encountered
-Society
-Discrimination in the Army/discharge due to skin color-Racism/subjected to second class teams due to race
-Death threats
-Discrimination from teammates and fans
-Teammates petitioned against Robinson
Robinson in Hall of Fame
Jackie Robinson in the Army
Robinson early career in National League
Robinson's response to Life's challenges
-Refused to back down to racism in the Army
-He used his work ethic to achieve greatness, worked hard-He took the chance of signing with the Dodgers, showed courage, knowing the possible problems
-Jackie used his athletic ability to respond to racism
Jackie's Accomplishments
-Broke the racial barrier in sports, led to other sprots acceptance
-Named Rookie of the year first year in pros, 29 stolen bases
-Named MVP in 1949
-Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1962
-Most importantly, set the stage for future breakdowns of discrimination