Jackie Robinson

  • Jackie Robinson was born

    Jackie Robinson was born
  • enrolled in Pasadena Junior College

    enrolled in Pasadena Junior College
  • enrolled at UCLA

    enrolled at UCLA
  • He was inducted into the United States Army.

    He was inducted into the United States Army.
  • Second Lieutenant Robinson was court-martialed for insubordination and was honorably discharged from the Army

    Second Lieutenant Robinson was court-martialed for insubordination and was  honorably discharged from the Army
  • He joined the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negroe Baseball Leagues.

    He joined the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negroe Baseball Leagues.
  • Jackie married Rachel Isum and soon after they had a son, Jackie Jr. He also played his first game for the Montreal Royals. During 1946 to 1970, Jackie played lots of games.

    Jackie married Rachel Isum and soon after they had a son, Jackie Jr.  He also played  his first game for the Montreal Royals.   During 1946 to 1970, Jackie played lots of games.
  • Private Robinson was commissioned as a second lieutenant.

    Private Robinson was commissioned as a second lieutenant.
  • he met with Branch Rickey and signed a contract to play for the Montreal Royals, a major league baseball team

    he met with Branch Rickey and signed a contract to play for the Montreal Royals, a major league baseball team
  • Jackie Robinson, Sr. died in Stamford, CT on October 24

    Jackie Robinson, Sr. died in Stamford, CT on October 24