Jackie Robinson,Caden By starsshannon Jan 31, 1919 Born in Cairo, Georgia Jan 1, 1920 Family moved to California Exact date of move is unknown. Only the year is known. Jan 1, 1939 Went to UCLA and lettered in four sports Oct 1, 1941 Played professional football for Honolulu Bears Jun 1, 1942 Drafted into the Army Nov 1, 1944 Honorable discharge from army Feb 1, 1945 Began baseball career with Kansas City Monarchs, a negro team Feb 1, 1946 Married Rachel Isum Apr 15, 1947 Became first black player to sign with MLB. Played for Brooklyn Dodgers Dec 1, 1949 Named National League's Most Valuable Player Dec 15, 1949 Name Rookie of the Year Apr 1, 1956 Traded to New York Giants but decided to retire from MLB Jun 1, 1960 Vocal supporter of Martin Luther King Jr in the 1950's and 1960's Feb 1, 1962 Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame Oct 24, 1972 Died of a heart attack
