The best baseball player that ever lived is Jackie Robinson. ... On defense, Robinson was a god. ... Truth is, Robinson was good everywhere. ... Although Jackie Robinson was an outstanding player in the MLB, in his earlier life he was a very outstanding multi-sport athlete. ... This is why Jackie Robinson is the greatest baseball player of all time....
In the world of sports, fans probably wouldn't see Barry Bonds or Rickey Henderson break so many records if it were not for Jackie Robinson. Starting from 1940, Jackie Robinson had been trying to break the color line. ... When the Brooklyn Dodgers selected Jackie to their team, the fans booed every time he came up to the plate. ...
Baseball is more than just a game to most Americans. For many people, particularly the older folks, baseball is a reminder of the hardships they overcame and the good times they enjoyed. At one point in time baseball represented purity and happiness, and it provided people with hope for humanity and...
