He Was Excluded
Robinson and his friends in the small Black community were excluded from recreational activities. It almost caused him to stay away from sports, but that changed when Robinson enrolled at John Muir High School in 1935. His older brother Mack inspired him to pursue his interest in athletics.
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Mack earned a silver medal in track and field at the 1936 Olympics, which pushed Robinson to work harder. He ultimately earned varsity letters in baseball, basketball, football, and track. He had a natural athletic prowess that amazed everyone, which helped him succeed in various sports. And he had a bright future.