Jackie Robinson, the man that broke through boundaries

Jackie Robinson / Wikimedia Commons

One of the first black American baseball players to be allowed to participate in the major league, Jackie Robinson, is remembered for his determination when playing for the sport, and his impact on the racial boundaries of society.

Robinson is remembered for his hard work and self-control. He was chosen to be the player to break the color barrier because he was an all-around athlete and he had a good feel for the game as shown when he played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues. Robinson’s impact in MLB allowed more black baseball players to have the same opportunity due to his ability to endure the abuse of baseball fans, the opposition, and even his own teammates.

He was able to pave the road to allow more black baseball players to play in the majors by performing at the top of the league while never fighting back. Robinson got pitches thrown at him, was intentionally spiked, while still being able to hit home runs and steal bases. He was awarded with the honor of MVP in 1949 and was also able to assist the Brooklyn Dodgers to the World Series six times, winning their only championship 1955.

Robinson’s impact on racial boundaries loosened segregation in his time and allowed black Americans to go for work that were considered only for white Americans, ultimately allowing Barack Obama to run for president.