Conclusion
Jackie Robinson's leadership and legacy, in both baseball and civil rights, led to the acceptance of African-Americans. Robinson has been defined as one of the greatest leaders in history. "Negroes aren't seeking anything which is not good for the nation as well as ourselves. In order for America to be 100 per cent strong-economically, defensively, and morally-we cannot afford the waste of having second-and-third class citizens." - Jackie Robinson. His persistence and dedication helped him achieve any goal he set.