What are the main ideas of this section? Underline or Highlight all of the correct answers (there are 2 answers). (RI.5.2) A. Jackie Robinson was a good baseball player.
B. Jackie Robinson was a good father.
C. Jackie Robinson was committed to teaching children about baseball, values, and books.
D. Jackie Robinson was committed to challenging an unjust system.

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"Whether I was learning to walk, wildly
swinging the bat at a fastball, tackling one of my
brothers during a football game, or singing a
show tune from West Side Story on the rock
ledge of our fireplace. Dad encouraged me with
his praise and loving smile. At times, my father
made me feel like I was the most important
person in his life. He was fond of saying, "Just
put your fingertip in my tea and I won't need
any sugar." I'd giggle and believe I actually had
the power to sweeten that cup! When I was
sad. Dad was there for me. The first time I
cried over failed love, he sat on my bed and
reminded me that I deserved better.
Over the years, I've learned about my father's
baseball days from friends, family, other ballplayers,
and even strangers who are anxious to share
cherished Jackie Robinson memories with me.
To this day, I'm mesmerized by newsreels of my
dad rounding the bases, joyously clapping his
hands as he outfoxes another pitcher.
My father was famous. My brothers and I grew
up among awards, trophies, and photographs, but

our parents taught us not to worship these
honors. They said we should measure our lives
by the impact we had on other people's lives. All
we had to do was pay attention to the way our
parents lived to know that this was true.
As a kid, my favorite photograph hung on
the wall leading to the lower level of our house.
It showed my dad stealing home plate during
the 195S World Series. I passed it several times
a day and always paused to look at how a cloud
of dirt obscured half my dad's body, or to study
the way his right hand was clenched into a fist.
I never failed to notice how my dad's face twist
ed with fierce determination. Could this be the
same man who never raised his voice at home?
Looking back I realize that one of the things
I admired most about my father was how he
stayed in the game until the end. He stood
firm even when his opinion wasn't popular.
Whether questioning an umpire or an
American president, Dad used his celebrity to
challenge an unjust system and support a
movement organized to correct the wrongs.
So, yes, I knew my dad well as a father and as
a man.