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Branch Rickey tells Jackie Robinson he's looking for a player with the courage not to fight back if he is persecuted, insulted, abused, and hated by players, officials, and fans. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?

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I agree

Step-by-step explanation:

Although Rickey saw a lot of talent and skill in Jackie Robinson, he wanted a player who would accept criticism and persecution quietly. In fact, he wanted Jackie to remain silent with any libel and swearing, abuse, words of hatred and harassment that were imposed on him. That's because Jackie was the first black athlete to be called to the team and if he answered the criticism, no one would take him seriously as a player, but he would see him as someone who was problematic and did not fit the job.

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