Without Jackie Robinson entering baseball, there might not have been a Muhammed Ali, Arthur Ashe, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan or even Tiger Woods. Of course, the possibility of another African American ascending to the throne and leading the fight for African rights through baseball is justified, but Jackie's timing in the move was impeccable. So impeccable that he allowed others to rise up in times of oppression. “We all had to wait for Jackie,” pitcher Joe Black said. Joe Black says it well, Jackie Robinson is more than an African-American baseball player, he was the beacon of light that ignited the growth of black people in baseball and sports nationally. Even the president recognized Jackie's accomplishments. President Ronald Reagan said: “He dealt a blow to equality, freedom and the American way of life. Jackie Robinson was a good citizen, a great man and a true American champion. » Once his career ended, he continued to promote the success of black Americans. He became a singer for black rights and an analyst for major league baseball. He was hired by ABC to appear on television for various things and was the first black vice president of an American company, Chock Full O'Nuts, and helped found the Freedom National Bank. Jackie also joined the board