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In 1947, Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball. Owners segregated the sport 60 years earlier and blocked attempts to desegregate up until Robinson's debut. Robinson faced the vilest bigotry from fans and opponents alike. He did receive some encouragement from Hank Greenberg who experienced similar attacks on his Jewish heritage early in his career. Eventually, Commissioner Happy Chandler threatened to suspend any player that refused to take the field with Robinson. Additionally, Robinson's teammates began defending their fellow Dodger. Jackie Robinson went on to win the Rookie of the Year. His performance on the field began to change people's minds on race. In sports, the only color that matters is on the uniform. It is no coincidence that the Civil Rights Movement succeeded and changed minds after Robinson's debut.
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How was Jackie robinsons families life?
jackie's family was the best to him.
What was Jackie robinsons adult life?
he became a Baseball player
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"A life is not important except in the impact it has on others lives."
How was Jackie Robinsons life as a child?
his life was amazing he was a christian and went to church and his sister accidentally stole his toothbrush. he was never the same again...........
Tuning point in your life?
what about the turning point in your life?
What are important life events in Jackie Robinsons life?
In 1942 he joined the army He was a civil right leader And he was the first black to join a Major League Baseball team
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jackie robinsons life and the ups and downs his family faced
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What was Jackie Robinsons hobby?
JAckie Robinsons hobby was being a team leader and setting goals for his team to succed in and to delveope national team work. HE was a strong believer in his team mates. He believed every one can be good citizens in Sports and to succed in thei goals in life..
What are the release dates for Turning Point - 1993 Life After Death?
Turning Point - 1993 Life After Death was released on: USA: 1 January 1994
What Franklin D Roosevelt's turning point in his personal life?
Not everybody has a turning point. Perhaps being elected president was the turning point. Maybe gettng polio and being cripled from then on.
What was the turning point in Malcolm X's life?
speaking
