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First One
The first World War breaks out -
Over for now
The first World War comes to an end -
A Legend is Born
Born to Mallie Robinson, youngest of 5 children, in Cairo, Georgia. -
California bound
The Robinsons moved to Pasedena in 1920, where they would live for many years. -
High school
Jackie Robinson begins his freshman year at John Muir High School in Pasedena, California. There he excelled and lettered in baseball, track, basketball, and football. -
PJC
Jackie enrolled at Pasedena Junior College, where he continued to be a top tier athlete in all four sports. -
A New Record
Robinson competed in the Junior College National Championships of Track & Field, where he set a new national record in broad jump. The record he broke belonged to his older brother, Mack. -
Another One
World War 2 begins. -
Ahhhh shhhhhhoot
One of the most intense concentration camps of World War 2 opens. Auschwitz is established. -
UCLA
After graduating from PJC, Robinson transfered to UCLA and continued to excel in sports, lettering again in the four major men's sports. -
4 Faces
Mount Rushmore is completed. -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor thus propelling the US into the war. -
Army
Jackie joined the Army during World War 2, thus hitting the pause button on his athletic career. -
Royalty... Negro Royalty
Upon his return from the Army after being honorably discharged, Robinson was signed by the Negro American League club called the Kansas City Monarchs. -
Farewell, Franklin.
Franklin D. Roosevelt passes away. -
Done with
The second World War ends, with the US winning yet again. -
Your signature here, Jack
Robinson signs his first Major League deal landing him with the Montreal Royals, the Minor League affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers. -
"I do."
Robinson marries Rachel Isum, whom he met while attending UCLA. -
First, but not the last
Robinson scores the winning run in the deciding game of the Little World Series, capping off his tremendous first season with the Montreal Royals. -
The Debut
Jackie Robinson plays in his first Major League game for the Brooklyn Dodgers. By stepping on the field on this iconic day in baseball, Robinson broke the color barrier in white baseball. -
It's a boy
Robinson's first child Jackie Jr. is born. -
ROY
Jackie wins the inaugural Rookie of the Year Award in the National League -
NATO
The NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization - is founded. -
Best of the best
Robinson gets voted onto the National League All-Star team. -
MVP!! MVP!! MVP!!
Robinson becomes the first ever African-American to win the Most Valuble Player award in the history of MLB. -
Walt Disney
Disneyland officially opens to the public -
Sixth times the charm, right?
After his 9th season and the Dodger's 6th NL Pennant during his tenure, Robinson and the "Brooklyn Bums" finally beat "The Bronx Bombers" in 7 games to claim the franchise's first World Championship. -
Hanging up the spikes
Robinson retires from baseball as one of the most decorated and iconic players to ever button up a jersey. -
Dr. Suess
The famous author publishes the iconic children's book "The Cat in the Hat" -
Cuba has a new ruler
Fidel Castro becomes dictator of Cuba -
Put em' in bronze!
In his first year of eligibility, Robinson is voted to the ML Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. -
"Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.."
Jackie Roosevelt Robinson dies at the age of 53.