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Jackie Robinson was approached in 1947 to play baseball in the major league with the Brooklyn Dogers. An African American player had not played in the major leagues since baseball became segregated in 1889.
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Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cario, Georgia.
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He was named Pasadena's regional Most Valuable Player in 1938.
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At his second school, Pasadena High School, he played four sports, football, basketball, baseball, and track.
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In 1941, Jackie Robinson was forced to leave college due to financial difficulties. He then enlisted in the military. He rose to second lieutenant.
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In 1946, Jackie Robinson married Rachel Isum. Later on, they had three kids together.
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Jackie Robinson was pronounced the most valuable player of the year as well as winning the batting title with a .342 average.
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Jackie Robinson was selected to play for six consecutive all star leagues.
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In 1955, Jackie Robinson played with the Dogers in the World championship.
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Jackie Robinson was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 1962.
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Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in major league baseball. He was also the first to play in minor leagues.
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On October 24, 1972, Jackie Robinson died at age 53 in Stamford Connecticut due to a heart attack.
