How Good Was Jackie Robinson Actually?

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Roy Campanella was the first black player to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Roy signed with the dodgers in 1946. Because Roy had an Italian father and last name but a black mother, it was decided to keep Roy on the farm for 2 years. They did not want to have a black player with an Italian last name go down history as the first black player to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. In 1947 they brought up Jackie Robinson, he had an American last name and was black enough for the history books. Roy was the first black person to manage an all white baseball team.

[@timmellin2815]

I didn't know Jackie was an announcer for ABC TV, for a spell. Thanks for that.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

His voice was a surprise to me. It was different for sure. But… His skills on the Diamond was priceless.

[@Conn30Mtenor]

Considering he spent his best years in the US Army? Pretty impressive.

[@cliffordnewell2445]

Personally, I would put Jackie Robinson on my all-time team, ahead of Joe Morgan and Eddie Collins.

[@MrStevenhaynie]

Jackie is always going to be famous

[@gregorylunsford3991]

Jackie's weakest Sport was Baseball ........ Football , Basketball and Track were stronger. Having read several of his Bio's and other info I've come to the conclusion that running was his strongest asset. Not only was he Fast but he was Very Fast from a standing start. His base running skill is I think the "Best Runner" ever in Baseball. Why , because the leads he would take off 1st 2nd and 3rd bases. He drove pitcher's crazy getting many Balks. I remember several years ago one of the Dodger Hitters saying "They got many extra hits with Robinson on base" because it was hard for the pitcher to concentrate on their pitching. I remember reading where Robinson got the Dodgers a "Run" from his base running skill - He could take "Long Leads" off the bases( longer than the average runner) and they couldn't pick him off. First he was walked to First base , then He stole 2nd ... now dancing off 2nd pitcher is getting worried but Robinson steals 3rd. Now on 3rd Robinson liked to not just take a big lead But do a "Fake Mini Run down the Base Line". Now He didn't have to steal "Home" the pitcher "Balked" Robinson Home. The greatest Year any Collage Athlete Ever had was probably Robinson's Jr. Year at UCLA 4 sport letterman(only time in UCLA History) . Football he averaged 12.2 yards a carry new school record. then in Basketball lead the PAC 8 back then in Scoring twice. then in Track He broke His Brother's running broad jump record with a leap of 24 feet 10 1/4 inches. That's right His older brother Mack went to UCLA and Mack went to the 1938 Olympic's and came in 2nd to Jessie Owens in the 200yd Dash Silver Medal.

[@anthonydamato8070]

i feel jackie was overrated i feel if he wasnt the first black he with his stats he was borderline hall of famer

[@thehumannugakareemsupreme9484]

Typical white

[@mastersamurai7683]

I feel you might be right. I think he fit what they were looking for though. Saw his #s...not over the top impressive

[@ljproduction21]

Bro did you not pay attention to 5he first few minutes of this video. The guy is a freak.