Jackie Robinson
Broke baseball color barrier
Sayings by Jackie Robinson
We are a nation of minorities. We are a nation of immigrants. We are a nation of people who have come from all over the world.
I don't care if I'm liked or disliked. All I want is to be treated fairly.
The right of every American to play in the sun, to walk in the sun, to live in the sun, and to go to the polls in the sun, and by God, we are going to have it.
It's not where you start, it's where you finish.
I'm not interested in being a hero. I'm interested in being a man.
The greatest joy in the world is to be able to make a difference.
We cannot afford to be complacent.
A man doesn't make good just because he is black, or because he is white.
I'm not a man of hate. I'm a man of love.
The only way to make a difference is to get involved.
I don't believe in taking no for an answer.
The game of baseball is not just a game, it's a way of life.
I'm not going to let anyone tell me what I can or cannot do.
We can't afford to be silent.
I'm not afraid to speak my mind.
The only way to achieve your dreams is to work hard.
I'm not a politician, I'm a baseball player.
I don't believe in giving up.
The greatest honor is to be able to serve your country.
I'm not a quitter.