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Segregation in baseball
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. -
Birth
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cario, Georgia. -
MVP
He was named Pasadena's regional Most Valuable Player in 1938. -
High School
At his second school, Pasadena High School, he played four sports, football, basketball, baseball, and track. -
US Army
In 1941, Jackie Robinson was forced to leave college due to financial difficulties. He then enlisted in the military. He rose to second lieutenant. -
Married
In 1946, Jackie Robinson married Rachel Isum. Later on, they had three kids together. -
MVP
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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All Star
Jackie Robinson was selected to play for six consecutive all star leagues. -
World Series
In 1955, Jackie Robinson played with the Dogers in the World championship. -
Hall of Fame
Jackie Robinson was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 1962. -
First African American
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in major league baseball. He was also the first to play in minor leagues. -
Death
On October 24, 1972, Jackie Robinson died at age 53 in Stamford Connecticut due to a heart attack.
