Jackie Robinson, the first African-American in Baseball, changed the face of sports for ever. Not only was he an outstanding athlete, but with the help of Branch Ricky, they worked for reforms in the sports community. There was work required, though, since many sacrifices were made. The face of not only segregation, but the face of sports was on his shoulders. Through his unique form of, Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest driving forces …showed first 75 words of 1213 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1213 total…The National League Rookie of the year was renamed in his honor in 1986 (Jackie Robinson 3). Though most people now take segregation for granted, there where many people who helped change it. Jackie Robinson with the help of Branch Rickey worked to reform the major leagues of not only one sport but all of them. The face of sports and baseball alike where changed forever. "..Once he put on the uniform, he was a winner" (Aaron 56).