Double Play By michael knauer Jan 31, 1919 Jackie Robinson is Born Oct 18, 1941 Forced to leave UCLA Aug 18, 1942 Served as a 2nd liuetenant in U.S. Army Nov 21, 1944 Robinson gets discharged from army Apr 5, 1947 Jackie Robinson is first colored MLB player Oct 20, 1947 Becomes rookie of the year Oct 20, 1949 National Leauge MVP Oct 20, 1955 Helped Dodgers win world series Oct 20, 1957 Jackie Robinson Retires from baseball Oct 24, 1972 Jackie Robinson DIes