Baseball+Reflection

Before Jackie Robinson swung his way into the hearts of the American public, there was not such a glorified baseball expirience for African American talent. Their talents, many times, were not recognized by the American public as the were from joining the major leagues. There were designated "//Negro Leagues"// in which black baseball players could showcase their various talents. Many times the Negro leagues were given poorer facilities and lackluster equipment. Jackie Robinson was one of the Negro league greats until he was discovered by a scout interested in him for the Dodgers. Soon after that, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball and inspired an entire generation of young African Americans. While there was still a strong prejudice sentiment in baseball, Jackie initiated change that would go on to last until the present day.

Baseball