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Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was the fifth and last child born in his family. He was born in Cairo, Georgia.
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Jackie lived from January 1, 1919, till October 24, 1972.
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Before Jackie was a baseball player he was a second lieutenant in the army. He had some violations and was accused of many things, but was never found guilty
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On October 23, 1945, Jackie signed the contract to play for the Montreal Royals. He signed with Branch Rickey.
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During Jackie's first major league game, he stole home base.
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Jackie and Rachel have their first of three children, Jackie Robinson Jr.
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On April 17, 1947, Jackie finally broke the baseball color barrier.
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How long Jackie played for MLB he never switched from the Brooklyn Dodgers, though.
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Chapman verbally abused Jackie, during the Dodgers v.s. Phillys. Afterward Chapman apologised to Jackie, and offered to shake hands, but Jackie instead had them hold the same bat.
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The number 42 is retired from baseball, in a ceremony at the Dodger's stadium.
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Jackie Robinson Jr. Died in an automobile crash.
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Jackie died of a heart-attack on October 24, 1972, in North Stamford, Stamford, Conneticut.
