Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was born

Jan 31, 1919

Was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia

Won tennis championship

May 19, 1936

In 1936, won the junior boys singles championship in the annual Pacific Coast Negro Tennis Tournament

Arrested

Jan 25, 1938

was arrested after vocally disputing the detention of a black friend by police

Started College

Sep 26, 1938

Robinson left UCLA

Oct 26, 1941

i have been drafted into the Military

Period: Sep 22, 1942 to Jul 8, 1944

segregated Army cavalry unit in Fort Riley, Kansas

became 2nd lieutenant

Apr 23, 1943

Robinson was drafted into the military after leaving college

Played shortstop for Kansas City

Apr 23, 1945

In the negro Leagues he played for Kansas City

Met mannager Ricky

May 23, 1945

Robinson had been scouted

Aug 28, 1945

Robinson signed for Royals

Oct 23, 1945

Signer to Royals

Oct 23, 1945

Jackie Robinson was officialy signed to play in the major leagues for the Royals

Married Rachel Isum

Jan 16, 1946

Married Rachel isum on 1946

First major league game

Mar 4, 1947

Dodgers won World Series

Oct 1, 1947

Retired

Jan 10, 1957

after all The baseball years he has retired

Was in the Hall of Fame

May 27, 1962

wam eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame

Died

Oct 24, 1972

Robinson passed away at the age of 53