Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead

Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead

Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, can be seen as a perfect embodiment of the quote, “Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead.” Robinson faced immense challenges and discrimination throughout his career, but he never gave up, even when the odds were stacked against him.

When Robinson first joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, he faced intense racism from fans, opposing players, and even some of his own teammates. Despite this, Robinson continued to play with skill and determination, refusing to let the hatred and bigotry of others affect his performance on the field. He knew that quitting was not an option, as it would only validate the beliefs of those who did not want to see him succeed.

As Robinson began to excel in the major leagues, becoming the first African American player to win the Rookie of the Year award and eventually the first to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, he faced a different kind of challenge. Some people wanted him to quit while he was ahead, to be satisfied with the progress he had made and not push for further change. But Robinson knew that his success was not just for himself, but for all African American players who would come after him. He continued to fight for equality and justice, both on and off the field, until his untimely death in 1972.