Like it or not, the world of politics and sport are forever intwined, and that fact isn’t changing anytime soon. What once used to be an occasional newspaper headline, sporting politics has now turned athletes from professional sportsmen and women into political advocates and activists. Now, don’t get me wrong, just like actual politics there are significant upsides to having athletes voice their political opinions and how they feel the world should work. However, this same voice can also create separation and controversy within communities and even destruction to athletes’ careers. But let’s start off on a lighter note. Some of the greatest athletes of all time have been major advocates for massive political movements. Jackie Robinson broke the baseball race barrier when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He was an instant sensation, winning Rookie of the Year in his first season, and going on to produce a Hall of Fame worthy career, including 2 MVP awards and si...