There is no argument that Jackie Robinson is the most beloved athlete in history. In a time when African Americans were barred from playing on white teams, Robinson broke the color line and helped end racial segregation in professional baseball. He ushered in a new era in the sports world.
As a farmer’s son from the South, Robinson didn’t have an easy time getting to the big leagues. He fought through segregation and discrimination on his way to the top. And when one man gave Robinson a chance, it changed history forever. This is how the legendary athlete came to be.