The correct answer is C). They showed the country that integration could be successful.
In 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball in the Major League. His life and accomplishments through racial problems made him an example of perseverance and endurance. He is a member of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
Known for his innovative ways of thinking and approach to the game, Branch Rickey was a baseball executive who took the bold decision to hire Jackie Robinson, the first black player in the major leagues, and by the way, breaking the color barrier.