Moyers, Bill. "Jackie Robinson." America's story from America's library.
April 24, 2000
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jp/bball/jackie_1
This article states that Jackie Robinson, became an important role model in history. In 1945, Jackie Robinson broke Major League baseball's color barrier. Jackie Robinson signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers, now known as the Los Angeles Dodgers. During this period in time, Jackie brought controversy to the game because if the color of his skin. But Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey knew Jackie was a strong individual, able to defend himself; ignore all bias and racist insults from a hostile crowd.
This article states many primary sources, because it states Robinson's career in the Majors and make you feel like you were Jackie Robinson. It also states how Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, and who spurred his popularity in Baseball. Now I must know what made him want to play baseball, even after facing bias comments.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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