April 15, 1947, is the most important date in the history of Major League Baseball. That is the day when Jackie Robinson, played his first game for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Boston Braves, breaking the color barrier. It was the move that led to the opportunity for other African-Americans to play in the big leagues rather than in a segregated league.
When I think of Jackie Robinson, three words come to mind and those are courage, hope, and perseverance. Courage because it was a very brave task that Jackie Robinson took on and he knew what he was about to face.