[BushCountry]

Sad, he is only remembered because of his skin color.

[SamAdams76]

Sad, he is only remembered because of his skin color.

True. I doubt that many people, even ardent baseball fans, can tell you very much about Jackie Robinson's accomplishments on the field. The only thing they would remember about him was that he was the first black ballplayer to play in the big leagues. Is that fact really so important that it blots out everything else about the man?

[WeaslesRippedMyFlesh]

“Sad, he is only remembered because of his skin color.”

exactly my thought

If I was black and read that, I’d be pissed off.

[jttpwalsh]

Well, if you asked Yogi, he is known for being OUT at home in The 1955 World Series ;)

[Vermont Lt]

Not in my home. My in laws were avid golfers…meeting at the golf course. Every Sunday until my MIL was 99 were spent playing or watching golf.

He was a good golfer. It IS a shame they won’t judge him for being among the best of his craft.