When Jackie Robinson started playing in the major leagues people were mad. How do you know?

When Jackie Robinson started playing in the major leagues people were mad. How do you know?

They called him names

They told him he was a great baseball player

They gave him gifts

They threw objects at him on the field and yelled insults from the stands. Some of his own teammates, as well as opposing players, also expressed anger and resentment towards him. Additionally, Robinson received countless threatening letters and faced discrimination and hostility on and off the field. These reactions clearly indicate that many people were upset and angry about his presence in the major leagues.