Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson: The Noble Expirement

Period: Jan 1, 1910 to Jan 1, 1940

Gives info. about Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey as well

Branch rickey was a coach

Jul 29, 1910

Branch Rickey becomes a coach for Ohio Wesleyan

Branch becomes boss of the Brooklyn Dodgers

Apr 30, 1943

Branch Rickey bcame the boss of the Brooklyn Dodgers

Negro Leaugue

Apr 5, 1945

In the spring of 1945 he called a press coinference and announced, the the Dodgers were organizing United States League, composed of all black teams.

Jackie was approached

Aug 1, 1945

Jackie Robinson was approached by Clyde Sukeforth at Comiskey Park.

Jackie Robinson breaks major league color line

Apr 15, 1947

Breaks major league baseball's 20th century color line by taking the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15

Last Season

May 2, 1956

Plays last season of baseball

Dies

Oct 24, 1972

Dies October 24 in Stamford, Connecticut