I've been putting my blood, sweat, and tears, for a long time just for our country, while in the meantime I played my tenure with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, through the year 1956. I went through a lot to be recognized for my dedication, but it was all worth the pain because obviously the game of baseball is a lot different since when I played it. I came to the world in 1919, raised by mother in Cairo, Georgia. I had family struggles here and there growing up, but I never would let it get in the way.
I played a great second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Not to mention, I have a great batting average of 311. I was frowned upon for the game of baseball because I am African-American. Most of the players, even the players on my own team were not very friendly to me. When I started to get good and when I wasn't playing the media was all over me asking me what I am doing and how I am doing it. I got it by a pitch in the head without a helmet because they wouldn't allow me to use a helmet. I wear the number 42.
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