Jackie Robinson By taylorb14 Jan 31, 1919 Jackie Robison is born Nov 17, 1938 Jackie Robinson wins Regional MVP in highschool Nov 17, 1941 Played Football in the Pacific Coast League Nov 17, 1944 Discharged from the Army Nov 17, 1947 Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier Nov 17, 1949 Wins the National League MVP Award Nov 17, 1956 Jackie Robinson Retires Nov 17, 1962 Inducted into the Hall of Fame Oct 24, 1972 Jackie Robinson Dies