by John F.

Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest baseball players ever. He proved that he would change the world so that black people got to play baseball.

When Jackie was little his mother made him a rag ball. Jackie liked it so much that sometimes he talked to it. Jackie named his rag ball “Rags.” After a little while, Jackie made believe he was a big league player. Jackie hit his ball with a stick, and the ball split apart. Bits and pieces of colored cloth exploded out of it and scattered everywhere.

This man named, Branch Rickey, told Jackie that he needed a player that had the courage to not fight back. Jackie knew that people would call him names. But he said “O.K.” They shook hands. Branch asked Jackie if he had a special friend. Jackie said. “ I sure do. She a great girl, and her name is Rachel.” Jackie then said they planned on getting married soon.

On Jackie’s first game, the other team put a black cat on the field and said “Hey Jackie, here’s your cousin. He’s black too.” Jackie got so mad, but he remembered what Branch said. “ I’m looking for a player with enough courage to not fight back.”

I chose Jackie Robinson because I am really interested in baseball. I am also interested in how he broke the color barrier. I am proud that he broke the color barrier. I know it was hard to for him.

Questions John F. would ask Jackie Robinson

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by John F.

• How did you feel when you broke the color barrier?

• How did you feel when people were calling you bad names?

• How did you manage not to fight back?

• Why did you choose baseball as your favorite sport?

• Did you play Little League when you were little?

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