“Hey Jackie, you should play baseball. » Jackie Robinson had no intention of playing baseball. Jackie Robinson had to deal with many racist comments and put-downs, but Jackie never gave up and eventually became a Major League hero. Jackie played many sports in high school and was good at all of them. He lettered in every sport he played in high school. After high school, he no longer intended to play sports. Jackie actually enlisted in the military. He served two years and was commissioned a second lieutenant. Jackie's military career ended very briefly compared to many other veterans. Jackie had to go to court for her objections to racial discrimination. Once that mess was over, Jackie came home and played for the Kansas City Monarchs, part of the Negro League. He traveled all over the Midwest to play baseball with them. Jackie led the team in every offensive category and he only played one season. After his season with the Monarchs, Branch Rickey approached him about coming to play with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Major League had not had an African American since 1889, when baseball became segregated. Jackie accepted this offer. Jackie was the first to break the color barrier in the Major League. Jackie started her first match on April 15, and that was just the beginning of her legendary career (Jackie Robinson, 2011). Jackie's first match was very difficult for him. Jackie went 0 for 3 at the plate. Jackie was very nervous. Jackie progressed throughout the season and became Rookie of the Year with 12 home runs, 29 steals and a .297 batting average. Jackie was voted the National League's most valuable player. After that, Jackie won the batting title (Jackie Robinson, 2011). Jackie is a legend when it comes to... middle of paper......don't let that bother his game. Jackie strived to do better when he heard these comments. Jackie knew he could do it and he decided to do it. Throughout his career, Jackie achieved the goals he set for himself. Jackie is a hero, was a hero and always will be a hero. Jackie will be a legacy that will never be forgotten in baseball itself. (April 25, 2008). Retrieved May 14, 14 from Baseball Honors Jackie Robinson, who entered the game in 1947. Jackie Robinson. (2011). Retrieved May 14, 2014 from Jackie Robinson. Official site: http://www.jackierobinson.com/about/bio.html Danneheisser, R. (May 2, 2008). Gentlemen. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Baseball Honors Jackie Robinson, who integrated in 1947. Dodd, M. (April 12, 2007). Gentlemen. Extracted May 14, 2014 from 60 years after Robinson, is his legacy fading?