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Jackie Robinson was born in January 31st, 1919 in Cairo Georgia.
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He attened Muir high school where he played four sports. Basketball,
baseball, track, and football. After High school he attended University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) where he played football then left early due to financial problems. -
He served in the Army for two years (1942-1944) where he seved as a Tank driver for the all black 761st Tank Battalion (The black panthers
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He ended up playing for the Dodgers for nine years and played second baseman.
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On August 29, 1948, in a 12-7 win against the St. Louis Cardinals, Robinson “hit for the cycle” with a home run, a triple, a double, and then a single in the same game.
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Jackie Robinson was an official "All Star" from the years of 1949-1954
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Jackie Robinson received one of his many awards in his life, M.V.P. M.V.P. stands for most valuable player
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The springarn medal represents colored people who achieved great things in their lifetime. Jackie Robinson was one of those people.
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Jackie Robinson got inducted into the Hall of Fame July 23rd 1962. The Hall of Fame is a organisation that recognizes the most talented sports players.
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Jackie Robinson Died of heart problems at the age of 52 in Stamford Connecticut.
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The presidential medal of freedom is the highest civilian award in the U.S. symbolizing the Golden Rule and standing up for others and yourself.
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This award is chosen by votes from the fans. It symbolizes the best team in the past century.
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The congressional gold medal symbolizes being a good citizen of the United states. This and the Presidential medal of freedom are the highest civilian awards in the United states.
