Jackie Robinson and his legendary number of 42 will forever be a part of American history, not just baseball history. He broke the color barrier 60 years ago (April 15, 1947) in Major League Baseball as he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (now based in Los Angeles) on the famous grounds of Ebbets Field and several stadiums across the nation. Robinson went through every ups and downs, especially receiving the negativity from that of the general public. But that didn't deter him from doing what he did best and having passion for the sport. He had great showmanship and exemplified himself as a wonderful human being. He also made memorable plays that remains immortal to this very day in the archives of MLB history. Even though Jackie Robinson passed away 35 years ago, his legacy still lives on among the greats (those in the past and the ones playing baseball today) and those he touched, including his own teammates, his wife Rachel, his children, and grandchildren. There is even a foundation named after him that helps inner city children achieve their dreams. The man is phenomenal. And his enduring spirit lives within us, even in a challenging and complex world we still live in. Robinson is simply without a doubt - an American icon and hero.
No comments:
Post a Comment