Madison's Time Line of Jackie Robinson's Life

Jackie's Birth

Jan 31, 1919

Jackie was born on January 31, 1919. His mother Mallie took great care of him.

Dad Leave's Jackie

Jul 1, 1919

Jackie's dad left him to find a better job.

Rookie of The Year

Feb 1, 1920

When Jackie Moves

May 1, 1920

Jackie moved to Pasadena,California.

Enters The University of California

Jan 1, 1939

Jackie is Drafted into the army

Jan 1, 1942

He got drafted into the army. This is a picture of him signing for the army.

Played on the Kansas City Monarchs

Jan 1, 1945

Started a Work at Chock Full O'Nuts

Jan 5, 1945

Met Branch Rickey

Aug 28, 1945

Branch Rickey signed Jackie for the Brooklyn, Dodgers.

Played on The Royals

Jan 1, 1946

The Marrige

Feb 10, 1946

Kids

Aug 26, 1946

Jackie Jr

Jackie Plays for the Brooklyn Dodgers

Jan 1, 1947

Got Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers

Oct 23, 1947

Branch Rickey signed Jackie for the Brooklyn, Dodgers.

Rookie of the Year Award

Dec 31, 1947

Broke the MLB Color Barrier

Jan 1, 1948

Named Most Valuble Player

Jan 1, 1949

More Kids

Jul 30, 1950

1 More Kid

Aug 24, 1952

Awared the Spingarn Medal

Jan 1, 1956

Jackie Robinson Announces Retirement

Jan 5, 1956

Traded to New York Giants

Mar 1, 1957

He decides to retire and take a position with the Chock full o' Nuts Company.

Hall of Fame Award

Feb 22, 1962

Join the March on Washington

Feb 23, 1963

Jackie and Rachel joined the march.

Jackie's Death

Oct 24, 1972

Jackie Robinson's Jersey Retired by all MLB Teams

Apr 15, 1997

Number 42 will not be worn by any future players in Major League Baseball