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One important effect was that Jackie Robinson was the first african-american ballplayer to play Major League Baseball. His acceptance onto the Dodgers was not a pleasant one. The rest of his teammates despised him being on the team, and it was a battle Jackie had to overcome to be accepted. What he went through paved the way for other African-americans and other races to play baseball. In addition, his acceptance into the majors was also a major step forward in the Civil Rights Movement. Jackie Robinson is a major icon for African Americans.

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It has changed america in many ways. it has brought families and friends together. that is how Baseball has changed america

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Sports are important in American culture because it gives everyone a shared language and a common thread. In a diverse society common ground helps bring people together.

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