Jackie Robinson By Heeks Jan 31, 1919 Born in Cairo,Georgia Jan 1, 1920 Jackie and his family moved to California Jan 1, 1935 Attended Washington Junior High School Jan 1, 1938 Enrolled in Pasadena Junior College Feb 4, 1938 Won the M.V.P college award Jan 21, 1939 Transferred to UCLA Jan 21, 1943 Served in the U.S Army Jan 1, 1947 Broke the color barrier in major league baseball Jan 1, 1947 Named National League Rookie of the Year Jan 1, 1947 Led the National League in stolen bases Jan 1, 1949 Led the National League in stolen bases Jan 1, 1949 Won the batting title with a average of .342. Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Jan 1, 1952 Led second base men in douple plays Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Jan 1, 1954 Was on the National League All-Star Team Jan 23, 1949 Selected as the National League MVP Jan 21, 1956 Retired after playing ten years of baseball Jan 1, 1962 Inducted into Baseballs Hall of Fame Oct 24, 1972 Jackie died by a hearat attack at 7:10 A.M Jun 10, 1984 Inducted into UCLA's Hall of Fame