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One person who is no longer living that I would like to interview is Jackie Robison. As we all know, he was the first African American major league baseball player. He is credited with desegregating professional sports and helping to make our country what it is today. I would like to interview him because he is one of the most courageous men in the history of our country. He battled through adversity that I cannot even begin to imagine and was an inspiration for millions. I would just like to hear his story firsthand. I would like to find out what sort of things he faced and how he found the strength to overcome them. Three questions I would ask him are:

1. You were an inspiration to millions of Americans both black and white. Who are some of your personal heros?

2. Describe some of the worst things you faced while making the jump into Major League Baseball. Were there ever times you thought about giving up?

3. (Assuming interview is somehow conducted present day) How do you feel about race relations in our country today? Any advice for improving the status quo?