Jackie Robinson's Nine Values
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STUDENT REPRODUCIBLE 2 VALUES We all face barriers in our lives, even Major AND League Baseball players. Read below to see how BARRIERS some of these ballplayers face barriers by using Jackie Robinson’s Nine Values. David Wright, New York Mets™ t “If there are any obstacles in your way, you need to be determined to dodge them and keep going. Whatever it takes to be the best, determination will get you there.“ t TORII HUNTER Angels™ “All I want to do is just go out there and play the best I can possibly play. That’s Jackie Robinson’s excellence to me.” Nine Values COURAGE RICKY ROMERO Doing what you know is the right Toronto Blue Jays™ t thing even when it is hard to do “Having charisma, playing hard DETERMINATION every day, being a great citizen, and Staying focused on a plan even though the path to its end may be difficult committing to teamwork is me being part of Mr. Jackie Robinson.” TEAMWORK Working with other people toward a common goal ORLANDO HUDSON San Diego Padres™ t PERSISTENCE Working toward a goal and continuing to move forward even though you face obstacles or barriers “Persistence and determination will carry you through, I call this ‘willing INTEGRITY Sticking to your values, regardless of yourself to succeed.’” what others think you should do CITIZENSHIP ADAM JONES Making a contribution that Baltimore Orioles™ improves the lives of others t ” Being successful demands cultivating JUSTICE Treating all people fairly, no matter internal values that guide the way in who they are which you conduct yourself both on COMMITMENT and off the field. Seeing the courage Making a promise and following and integrity displayed by Jackie through on it Robinson throughout his life has had EXCELLENCE RYAN HOWARD a great influence on me.” Doing the best that you possibly can Jackie Robinson photo: © Bettmann/Corbis. MLB player photos: Courtesy MLB Photos. Philadelphia Phillies™ To learn more about Major League players and breaking barriers, visit VALUE: A belief that is important to you and helps to MLB.com/BREAKINGBARRIERS. guide your life. BARRIER: A problem or obstacle that stops you from Cut here for your own moving forward. #Jackie Robinson’s Nine Values bookmark..