Jackie Robinson
Definition
Jackie Robinson (1919–1972) was an American professional baseball player, primarily known as the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era, breaking the color barrier for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
A Hall of Fame second baseman, Army veteran, and civil rights activist whose legacy symbolizes resilience, courage, and the fight against racial injustice in sports and society.
Examples
When the boss tried to bench my big idea, I pulled a Jackie Robinson and stole the meeting right out from under him.
Dating in this app jungle feels like being Jackie Robinson at the plate—every swipe's a potential beanball from history.
My toddler dodged the broccoli like Jackie Robinson evading tags, sliding straight to dessert base.
In the startup pitch, she went full Jackie Robinson, smashing through investor skepticism for a grand slam funding round.