The Life of Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was born

Jan 31, 1919

Jackie Robinson-BaseballPlayer-Biography.com http://www.larrylester42.com/uploads/1/9/5/4/19545937/5875494.jpgJackie Robinson was born 1919 in Cairo,Georgia

Quotes-1

Dec 23, 1919

jackie robinson quotes"I'd get mad. But I'd never let them know it."

Quote-2

Dec 30, 1919

Quotes Jackie Robinson"A life is not important except for the impact it has on others lives"

Jackie Robinson was drafted into the Army in 1942

Dec 21, 1942

http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/insert_main_image/public/robinson_army.jpgHe was assigned to Fort Riley in Kansas and served but he saw no action. November 1944 he recieved his honorable discharge,he was also a second lieutenant.

Jackie Robinson marries Rachel Robinson in 1946

Feb 21, 1946

Rachel and Jackie Robinson's marriage https://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/BREAKING-the-COLOR-LINE-42-Jackie-Robinson Jackie Robinson was married to Rachel Robinson in 1946 and lasted to 1976 when Robinson died

Jackie Robinson joins the Dodgers in 1947

Apr 15, 1947

Jackie Robinson breaks major league color barrierJackie Robinson became the first african american to play in MLB he joins the Dodgershttp://cdn-jpg.si.com/sites/default/files/2015/04/15/jackie-robinson-debut-ap2.jpg

Jackie Robinson stars in biography

Jan 13, 1950

Jackie Robinson TimelineJackie Robinson stars in his own biography in 1950http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2ButgAVzyL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

Jackie Robinson retires for baseball in 1956

Dec 21, 1956

Timeline of important events RobinsonHe ended up retiring after he had his son and daughterhttp://dodgersnationcom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Jackie-Robinson-2013-Ebbets-last-time.jpg

Jackie Robinson joins the NAACP

Dec 23, 1958

Jackie Robinson Timeline http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2013images/Item_25962_1.jpg He was a spokesman and acts as a fundraiser for the national association of colored people

Jackie Robinson runs for candidate

Dec 23, 1960

Jackie Robinson TimelineJackie Robinso runs for presidential candidate in 1960 with president Nixon

Jackie Robinson won an award for the National Hall of Fame

Dec 21, 1962

http://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/styles/fullscreen_image_popup/public/robinson.jackie_0.png?itok=i7-XoRjRJackie Robinson recieved an award for the National Hall of Fame in 1962

Jackie Robinsons son

Jun 17, 1971

Jackie Robinson TimelineJackie Robinson Jr was killed in an automobile accident in 1971

Jackie Robinsons death

Oct 24, 1972

Jackie Robinson's DeathHe died in Stamford Connecticut October 24, 1972.He dies from a heart attack caused by diabetes.http://sorabji.com/pictures/716-2/DSC06401.JPG

Jackie Robinson has his number retired

Apr 15, 1997

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Jackie_Robinson_Retired.PNGWhen Jackie Robinson had his number retiredHe had his number retired but Mariano Rivera will be the last one to wear his number. He is also retired now.