Jackie Robinson

I feel that Jackie Robinson should be ranked as one of the greatest civil rights figures in American History but not the greatest. There were many other people in American History who had more acheivements and did more things but, in athletics, I think he is the greatest figure. Robinson was the first African American to play in the major leagues. He didn't let the criticism and racial slurs he got affect him. Others were inspired by him and followed what he did. Soon people began to respect him because they realized he was a very good player and the color of his skin didn't matter. Robinson created more opportunities for African Americans to become apart of what whites did. I think Jackie Robinson was a great influence and could be ranked as one of the greatest civil rights figures in American History.