Double Play By michael knauer Jan 31, 1919 Jackie Robinson is born Oct 18, 1941 Jackie is forced out of UCLA Aug 1, 1942 Served as 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S.A Army Nov 1, 1944 Robinson gets discharged from the army Apr 5, 1947 Jackie Robinson the first colored MLB baseball player Oct 20, 1947 Becomes rookie of the year Oct 20, 1955 Jackie Robinson helps Brooklyn Dodgers win the world series Oct 20, 1957 Jackie Robinson Retires from baseball Oct 24, 1972 Jackie Robinson Dies