"Robinson was important to all blacks. To make it into the majors and to take all the name calling, he had to be something special. He had to take all this for years, not just for Jackie Robinson, but for the nation"
- Willie Mays
About this Quote
Willie Mays' quote talks to the significance of Jackie Robinson to the African American community. Robinson was a symbol of hope and development for African Americans, as he was the very first black gamer to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. His nerve and determination to handle the racism and bigotry of the time was an inspiration to all. He withstood years of name-calling and abuse, not just for himself, however for the entire African American neighborhood. His success in the majors suggested progress and a suggestion that African Americans might attain success regardless of the odds. Robinson's tradition is still felt today, and his nerve and determination will continue to inspire generations to come.
This quote is written / told by Willie Mays somewhere between March 6, 1931 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
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