Jackie Robinson is an influential person for many reasons. He showed the trait bravery by being the first African American to play Major League Baseball. He broke the barrier for the good of this world. Now many black people play professional baseball. He also showed commitment by not giving up when lots of people doubted him. When people were racist and physically and mentally hurt Jackie he never gave up and changed the world. An influential person must show bravery and courage and change the community or world. Jackie Robinson is an influential person because of the traits bravery, commitment, and kindness. Jackie Robinson is an influential because of bravery. When he was on the Brooklyn Dodgers it was difficult being the only black person. Jackie Robinson once said, "I'd get mad. But I would never let them know it". He did not care what other people thought which made him brave because not a lot of would like to be different. He did not care what other people thought which made him brave because not a lot of would like to …show more content…
He was very kind to his teammates and his friends. To be influential you must be kind to other so others respect you. When many people were racist to Jackie he was never mean back. He went on with his life without saying and kept playing baseball. Jackie Loved his family. His wife and him were very close. He always respected women and wanted to be loved by them. To be a leader and influential you need people to like you. If you are kind people will want to follow you and listen to you. So, to be influential you must be kind. And Jackie Robinson was very kind. In conclusion, Jackie in my opinion was very influential to kids and adults around the world. Jackie showed the three traits commitment, kindness, and bravery. These traits are hard to express for people but not for Jackie. Those are the traits that allowed Jackie Robinson to be one of the most influential people in the