“At the beginning of the World Series of 1947, I experienced a completely new emotion when the National Anthem was played. This time, I thought, it is being played for me, as much as for anyone else.”
Quote by Jackie Robinson
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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson, born on January 31, 1919, and died on October 24, 1972, was an iconic figure in American professional baseball history. He is best known as the first African American player in Major League Baseball, and his leadership in the civil rights movement is highly respected. more