"Hey Jackie, you should play baseball." Jackie Robinson had no intention of playing baseball. Jackie Robinson faced a lot of racist comments and criticism, but Jackie never gave up and 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 joined the Army. He served two years and was a second lieutenant. Jackie's military career ended really short compared to that of many other veterans. Jackie had to go to court over her objections to racial discrimination. After that mess was over, Jackie came home and played for the Kansas City Monarchs, who are in the Negro League. He traveled all over the Midwest playing baseball with them. Jackie led the team in every offensive category and played just one season. After his season with the Monarchs, Branch Rickey asked him to come play for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Major League hasn't had an African American since 1889, when baseball was segregated. Jackie accepted this offer. Jackie was the first to break the color barrier in the Major Leagues. Jackie started his first game on April 15, and that was just the beginning of his legendary career (Jackie Robinson, 2011). Jackie's first match was very tough 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. Jackie later won the batting title (Jackie Robinson, 2011). Jackie is a legend when it comes to... middle of paper... don't let that mess with his game. Jackie tried to do better when he heard those comments. Jackie knew she could do it and decided to do it. Throughout his career, Jackie has achieved the goals he created for himself. Jackie is a hero, was a hero and will always be a hero. Jackie will be a legacy that will never be forgotten in the game of baseball itself. Works cited, gentlemen. (2008, April 25). Retrieved May 14, 14 from Baseball Honors jackie Robinson, Who Integrated Game in 1947. Jackie Robinson . (2011). Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Jackie Robinson's official website: http://www.jackierobinson.com/about/bio.htmlDanneheisser, R. (2008, May 2). Gentlemen. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Baseball Honors Jackie Robinson, Who Integrated in 1947. Dodd, M. (2007, April 12). Gentlemen. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from 60 years after Robinson, his legacy is fading?