Why did Jackie Robinson play Major League Baseball?

Answer 1

Jackie Robinson became a Baseball player in college, but actually started playing in Montreal before coming to the United States to play. After the end of World War II, Jackie Robinson tried out for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Answer 2

Jackie Robinson changed baseball in many ways.

1. He was the first African American to play in the major leagues.

2. He broke the color barrier in baseball.

Not only did he change baseball, but he changed all sports.

Answer 3

1. He was selected off of a list by Branch Rickey
2. Interviewed by Branch Rickey
3. On April 15,1945; signed a contract with Branch Rickey officially making him a MLB player. (The first black one too)

I hope that helps! :)

Answer 4

The thing that inspired him to play baseball was to be the first African American MLB player in the world

Answer 5

Jackie Robinson played EXTREMELY well, so the owner of the Dodgers accepted Jackie to be on his team.

Answer 6

coach rickey wanted to bring him to the major league. so he did.

Answer 7

Because he was an extremely good baseball player, and disciplined enough to accept the pressures that he knew would be upon him.

Answer 8

hes just a beast live with it