My experience as a Black man who went to war with one of the most powerful owners in sports tells an essential story, not just about the triumphs and challenges of my own career, but about the dynamics of race and power in America then and now.
Jackie Robinson’s flashy baserunning and nationwide popularity was backed up by solid play. Between 1949 and 1954, Jackie played in six All-Star Games, proving to the nation that he could compete with the best of the best.