Friday, April 13, 2012

Jackie Robinson

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Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play baseball in the major leagues in the 20th century. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-1956. Click here to learn more facts about Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson is a hero to many for his courageous fight for civil rights.

Who is your sports hero? Why did you choose him or her? If you do not have a sports hero, you can write about any hero you may have.

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  1. My hero is Michael Phelps because I like swimming. He won six gold and two bronze medals in the 2004 olympics. His strongest event is the Breast Stroke. At age 23 plelps has accomplished more in his life than a majority of a 65 year old adults. Michael Phelps has ADHD.

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  2. My sports hero would be Micheal Phelps. I chose Michael Phelps because he is the best swimmer. I also chose him because I love swimming. I also want to be a great swimmer when I grow up. That is my sports hero and why.

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  3. My hero is Michael phelps cause I like to swim!Do you know Michael phelps Says 2012 summer olympics mihgh be his last. He eats more brakefast in a day than we do. He eats up to 8,000 to 10,000 calories a day.

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  4. I do not have a sports hero. I do have a hero. It is Harriett Tubman. She inspired me to not give up and to help others.

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    1. I think Harriett Tubman is a good person.

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  5. I don't think I have a Sport hero. It Would not be a sport hero but it is Dr. Suess. I would chose him because he wrote fun childrens books to read. He also made cool Charecters like : Cat In The Hat, Thing 1 and thing 2. This is who I would Pick.

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  6. I don't have a sports hero. I would probably pick Dr. Suess too. Because he saved all of the kids in the world. If he didn't make his funny and fun books, I would be reading boring books. He saved my life! I love all of his fun charecters, words and rhymings. I wish he haven't died. :(

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  7. I don't have a sports hero. I can't think of any. So mine would Mary Pope Osborne. She writes MAGIC TREE HOUSE books.

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    1. I don't have a sports hero. I can't think of any. So mine would be Mary Pope Osborne. She writes MAGIC TREE HOUSE books. You should read her books

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  8. I vote for the Yankees Derk jeter. Well because he is awesome at batting. He is also awesome at making a home run.

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    1. I also think he is awesome like Babe ruth. Another reason it's the Yankees sign and colors.

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  9. I don't really have a sports hero. But my hero would have to be Dr. Suess. Dr. Suess is a funny book writer. Some of my favorite books are The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, and Horton hears a who. That is my hero.

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  10. well Alex Rodriguez is a puerto rico baseball player that know plays on new york yankees team . That is in new york city he is one of the best player that they had ever had in years he had so many hit run in the pass year .And he is know as one of the best in that team and all his team mate and people that know him he is really nice and kind person enjoyable to be around and all was has a bright smile on his face no matter what happen to his team mates they work allways as a team i just like what kind of person he is that all.

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    1. My favorite hero is Cal Ripken Jr.He taught me when he would get out he would not throw a fit. He would just go back to the mound and try another time.

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  11. I don't have a sports hero. If i had a hero it would be god for letting jesus die and come back to life on so we could all live and have fun.
    another thing is that i had to give a report about jackie robinson and i loved it!

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  12. My sport hero is John Cena. He's my hero because he try's to stop bullying. I also know about him. I even have the pruff that he's my hero because I have the t-shirt that says rise above hate. He almost beat the Rock at WrestleMainia.

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  13. I don't know much about baseball, but I do know that my Dad is my hero. He does alot for me. He is nice and takes me places I want to go. He buys me new toys. I love my dad.

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  14. My grandfather is my hero. He is my hero because he takes me fishing. When we go fishing he shows me how to cast out the line. He also helps me put bait on the hook. Because he helps me with fishing he is my hero.

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  15. My parents are my hero. There my hero because they help me when I need help. And my dad takes me to ride my dirt bike. And my mom is taking me clothes shopping for clothes for her apartment. And they help me I help them.

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  16. I don't really have a sports hero but my hero is my dad. My dad is the best because he checks my homework to make sure it's right. I would not trade my dad for nothing. My dad is cool because he's taking me to the daddy daughter dance. I love my dad.

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  17. My grandfather is my hero. He is my hero because he fault in the amy. He helped many people. How is your hero and why? What is your sports hero and why?

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  18. My hero is Santonio Holms. It is Santonio Holms because if it was not for him Pittsburgh steelers would of never won the Super Bowl. Santonio Holms got a lot of touch towns for the Steelers. I really like Santonio Holms. He is a good hero

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  19. My dads brother is my hero. He was in the army. He came to visit . He retired. He is so cool.

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  20. My hero would be my parents because if I did not I would not have my home and food on my table. I love my parents alot and I would not now alot of things in life. I wold also not be here. I think my parents do a great job for me and them. I wonder what our parents are like?

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  21. my dad is a hero. He is my hero because he is my dad.and he is a good men.my dad is the best because he checks my homework. I love my dad.

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  22. My favorite sports hero is Ryan Howard. He's injurjed but he's an all time champion. He's my favorite sports hero!

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  23. My hero is my mom because she always has a postive adituide and talks and understands when something goes wrong. When I truly need help, my mom helps me with my homework. She also drives my to my activites. I learned to let things roll off my back, and to ignore mean attitude.

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  24. My dad is my hero because he always looks after me, even when he knows I'm O.K. One time when we went to his friends house, they were cooking steak and all of a sudden the stove caught on fire. My dad then grabbed me by the legs and carried me out the door. That is why my dad is my hero! I've learned that if someone you love is in danger you should help them, even if your risking your life.

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  25. My hero is my mom. When I am in trouble my mom helps me. When I can't go to sleep she tells me a story. My mom taught me how to solve problems. And that's why my mom is my hero.

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  26. Neil Peart is my hero because he got me in to drumming and now I can do a lot of stuff on the drums. I learned that right now he is 59 years and still plays the drums. And he is in my favorite band called RUSH! He taught me to never give up!

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  27. Ray Rise is my favorite football player. He is my hero because he ran 60 yards against the Steelers and got a touchdown. Thats why he is my hero. He teaches me to believe in my self.

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  28. I don't have a sports hero but I do have a hero that is not in sports. And that is my dad. My dad is my hero because he teaches me ways to defend my self and checks my homework and teaches me to be a good person. And is a good influence. I love my dad so much.

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  29. My hero is Taylor Swift. She donates money to charities every year. she won a Kids Choice 2012 Award for "The Big Help" organization. She donated over $5,000,000 to help in earth quakes, tornados, and hurricanes. She is a nice person and a great singer. Thats why Taylor Swift is my hero.

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  30. My hero is my dad. He is funny,nice,and takes care of me.He gives me my food. He taught me division.I love my dad!! I wish I could see him more because he taught me to never give up!

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  31. My hero is not a sports hero but is a a hero to me. My hero is my mom and dad they are really nice great and are really helpful. My mom takes care of us really well. without my parents I do not know what i would do I am so lucky!

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  32. My hero is my mom because without her I would not be here and I know many people like me. If my mom died I would be sadder than ever. She even check my homework, puts food n the table, and cooks. She has an injured foot, but surprisingly she can walk on it! She taught me to not do bad and do good and not have a tantrum every time my sister bothers me.

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  33. My sister is my hero because she was the one that got me all started with softball and tennis. She also taught me never give up.

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  34. My Dad is my hero because he helps me withe my problems. And he helps me with my homework. I learned a lot from him.

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  35. My dad is a hero because he does plumbing and if there was no plumbing in the houses there would be floods. he tout me how to stay out of trouble

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  36. My favorite hero is my mom because she is there when I need her. She take us fun places. She taught me how to do subtraction and times tables.

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  37. My mom is my hero. I learned from my mom because she helps me when am upset. She helps me when I'm hurt. My mom taught me to help people

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  38. Mickey Mantle is my hero because he encouraged me to never quit. He wanted to quit but he didn't. He kept on trying until he was famous.

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  39. My mom and my dad are my heroes because they are always there. Also because they inspire me to do my best.

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  40. MY great grandma '' Doemom '' taught me to never give up. One time I kept on quitting, and so she taught me to never give up.

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  41. My hero is a sports player. My hero is Tom Brady because he is the quarterback for the Patriots. He even won the SUPERBOWL! I like Tom Brady a LOT!

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