The Birth of A Hero, a leader, a Man “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” “How you played in yesterday’s game is all that counts.”       Jack Roosevelt Robinson, A Man Who Over Came the Odds             Being heroic does not mean to be a hero, but to act on behalf of those you care for. Jackie Robinson was one of the most heroic leaders of his time. Standing against all odds he did what know African American could have ever dreamed of during the early 1940s. With determination, passion, and an understanding of his true self Jackie Robinson was able to become one of the greatest leaders both on and off the diamond. Jackie used his tremendous attributes to thrive as one of the most influential civil rights activist as well as one of the greatest baseball players to ever step onto home plate. Jackie led by examples by...