Jackie's Nine By: Sharon Robinson

      Jackie's Nine. Courage, Determination, Teamwork, Persistence, Integrity, Citizenship, Justice, Commitment, and Excellence. Words that hall of famer Jacky Robinson lived by. This book was written by his very own daughter Sharon Robinson. It's based off of the very hard life she saw her dad go through to achieve greatness and show people across the country that segregation can be conquered. 
     Jacky Robinson was faced with many difficulties and obstacles to get his way but in the end it all payed off. His agent was also faced with problems for him to make it into the majors, between lawyers, judges, owners and citizens across america who believed in segregation. Some say he made it into the MLB to prove a point, but it wasn't. It was to show the world his talent, and a lot of talent did he have. MLB analysts back then said that Robinson could match up with the greats such as, Babe Ruth, Joe Dimaggio, and Stan "the man" Musial. Also they had told many he could've had the best bat speed of his generation. After years and years of playing in the negro leagues he made it in with his willpower and faith from family and friends. 
     Personally, I feel each and every one of "his nine" fit his personality perfectly. In the book his daughter stated several times that he always said "If you ever give up, you'll never make a difference." It seems like that's the words he dedicated his career to. I love the traits that spectators gave Jackie when he was one of the best. "Unstoppable", "Indestructible" , never to be beaten. This novel was nearly perfectly written, but to others who aren't baseball fanatics it may be out of your interest. It should be recommended to many people but it isn't very well known.Otherwise, my thoughts of his actions inspire me to go on in my own sports career just as he did. If there is ever something in your way move out with the strength you've built along the way. Just like Jackie, you never give up.






Ryan C
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