In the late 1800s, it was common for professional African-American baseball teams to form but were always considered as short-lived "negro leagues.” However, there were some interracial games that occurred when major league white teams played exhibition games against black teams. This act was a rare occurrence during the early 1900s. Blacks were not normally allowed to play on white professional teams in the United States. This all changed when Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets field on April 15th, 1947. Robinson became the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues in the twentieth century. By doing so, Robinson was able to brake the "color line," which was considered the segregation practice during the ninetieth century.…show more content… They spoke about Robinson scything that,“He’s not the best player of the Negro Leagues, but his style of playing and his willingness to fight for the position differentiate himself from other black players as well as his white counterparts.” The Pittsburgh Courier speaks volumes about how Robinson is the pioneer for the black community to play in the big league, but how he also is lonely in his battle due to his background and skin color. The newspaper has tried to make Robinson the iconic figure of the black community to show their pride in his achievements. They follow Robinson's career closely by publishing articles and pictures of him playing on the field. Unlike other newspapers however, The Pittsburgh Courier does not address him as “Negro.” Instead, it refers to him by his full, birth given name. This shows how the black community has embrace Robinson as a significant individual and supports his overall success in professional…show more content… In addition, the publication also points out the reality that Robinson and the Dodger organization may face during the season. This includes the harsh racial views the general population may have concerning the mix of races. On the other hand, the Daily Worker focuses on the scenes at the ballpark and reactions of fans instead of Robinson individual play. It also spends a lot of time emphasizing on his body language on the field and in the dugout that usually went unnoticed by the viewers. The Daily Worker provides a fairly welcoming attitude toward Robinson's debut in Major League Baseball however it airs on the side of caution so that it does not lose
