American - Athlete | April 16, 1947 -
Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being Muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand Islam.
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I feel that there has been progress made since I was a boy on matters of race, but we have a long way to go.
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I wanted to play baseball!
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The transition was difficult. It's hard to stop something that you've enjoyed and that has been very rewarding.
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The game has basically not changed since I ended my career.
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My most memorable moment came in 1985 as we beat the Boston Celtics.
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As a parent, I have a job as a role model to my children, and by extension, to other young people.
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I think the NBA will certainly survive without Michael Jordan.
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I listen to jazz mainly. Mainstream jazz.
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I think the NBA players have to be held accountable in a reasonable way, just like any other professionals.
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I hope to be involved in a successful movie script.
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