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Brief author info: Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) American athlete. First athlete to break color barrier in major league baseball as star player for Brooklyn Dodgers; rookie of the year (1947); most valuable player (1949); elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame (1962).

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A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives.

Jackie Robinson

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.

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