Retired NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III stirred backlash after claiming that Jackie Robinson's breaking of the MLB's color barrier was not political. This comment coincided with discussions about the military article honoring Robinson's service that was removed and later restored following public outrage. Griffin emphasized that while the achievements of athletes like Robinson had significant social implications, they should not be politicized, particularly in sports broadcasts. His perspective reignited debates about the intersection of sports, race, and political discourse in media.
Breaking the color barrier in baseball in itself is not political, Griffin said. Jesse Owens winning 4 Gold Medals in itself was not political.
Griffin's point was that while these athletes' achievements had political ramifications, they shouldn't be seen as excuses to push political agendas on sports shows.
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