Sammy Davis Jr.'s Struggles
Sammy Davis Jr. jumped hurdles that none of the rat pack members had to. He left behind a colorful career that still effects people today. Unfortunately, he struggled with a lot of racism as he tried to blossom into the A-List entertainer that he was.
He was usually the butt of the joke in the rat pack. Even during shows, the rat pack consistently picked on Davis for his race. Many people remember him as a trailblazer who tore down racial barriers in the entertainment industry.