Jackie Robinson Biography

Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play in ‘Major League Baseball,’ is one of the most inspirational and towering figures of the 20th century. Withstanding the racial segregation prevalent during his time, Robinson proved to the world that the spirit of a game has nothing to do with color or race. Not only did he set an example but also helped a whole generation of young African-American players enter the ‘Major Baseball League.’ For him, baseball was more than a game - it was a medium to express his views on racism and to show that he was no different from anyone else in the team. However, his journey from a discriminated baseball player to one of the highly-recognized players was quite audacious. As he played for the ‘Dodgers,’ he faced several threats and was even booed by the audiences. Even his family was not spared, but Robinson had only one thought in his mind – to play his game no matter what. And so he did! He emerged as one of the greatest players in the history of American baseball, who survived racial discrimination to achieve greatness. After so many achievements and records, he was bestowed with several honors and many institutions were set up in his name.