Jackie Robinson quickly became a star of the Dodgers. Robinson led the league in batting average and runs, and was a fan favorite. Robinson began challenging other ballplayers and umpires freely during games, and reporters started going to Robison directly for quotes, because he spoke out honestly. Despite Robinson's success in the game and media attention, and although the Dodgers had racially integrated more quickly than any other team, Robinson and his black teammates had separate lockers and showers. Many of Robinson's white teammates were uncomfortable playing with African Americans.