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was born near Cairo,Georgia.
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family moved to pasadena,california
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began attending pasadena junior college
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Jackie joined the World War 2.
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married rachel isum birth of first son jackie junior
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brooklyn dodgers first black major league player since 1884
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named national leagues most valuable plyer
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retired from baseball
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inducted into basesball hall of fame
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no other player could wear his number after he died
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died at the age of 53
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retired number from all mjor league teams