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Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia. He was the youngest of five children to a single mother in poverty.
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Jackie and his family move to Pasadena, California
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Named most valuable player of his region for baseball
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Was forced to leave University of California dur to financial problems just before graduating, and where he became the first student at that university to earn varsity letters in four sports.
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Started playing semi-professional football for the Honolulu Bears
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Jackie Robinson joined the US Army
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Was discharged from the army after refusing to give up seat at bootcamp after being ordered by bus driver. He never saw combat during his time in the Army
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Jackie Robinson along wtih two other African-Americans try out for the Boston Red Sox, although none of them make the team.
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Jackie Robinson makes his debut for the Montreal Royals in an exhibition game against the Brooklyn Dodgers, whch is the parent team to the Montreal Royals
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Robinson joined the farm team for the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Montreal Royals, which was a full white team
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Jackie Robinsons son, Jackie Robinson Jr. is born
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Becomes first African-American to play in the MLB
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Robinson became the MVP of the league after an impressive season, where he was also named Rookie of the Year, and led the league in stolen bases
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Jackie Robinson's first daughter is born
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Jackie Robinson's other son, David is born.
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Led the Brooklyn Dodgers to win the World Series
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Jackie Robinson retires from baseball
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Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to be inducted into the Hall of Fame
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Major League Baseball decide to retire Robinsons number
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Jackie Robinson dies of heart problems
