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How Did Jackie Robinson Break A Role Model
Jackie Robinson was a very inspiring athlete, husband, and role model. He broke a very troubling barrier in his life. He loved baseball and wanted to carry out his dream by being the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. I have also faced a difficult obstacle in my life. When I was 9 years old, I was in 4th grade and I had a lot of free time after school because I wasn’t participating in any after school sports or activities. I decided to try out some sports to see what I would enjoy, and get a good exercise to stay fit and healthy. First, I tried out softball. I started practicing at home and went to a softball camp at BYU University. I enjoyed it, but lots of equipment and commitment was required for softball and it
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