Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) was a US athlete. He was the first athlete to break colour barrier in major league baseball as star player.

Wisdom & Quotes

• I had to fight hard against loneliness, abuse, and the knowledge that any mistake I made would be magnified because I was the only black man out there. Many people resented my impatience and honesty, but I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.

Eva Peron