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he was born in Cairo, Georgia.
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He was the school's first student to win varsity letters for four sports!
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He then could not afford college which led him to move to Hawaii to play semi-professional football for the Honolulu Bears before entering the war. He was a second lieutenant in the U.S Army from 1942-1944.
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He tried out for the Boston Red Sox but the team and manager did not show up to watch his tryout.Later that year he signs with the Dodgers.
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he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945 but played his first game in 1947. He was the first player to break the color barrier in baseball. He was named Rookie of the Year!
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Robinson helped the Dodgers win the World Series after the hardship they have faced. He not only played will racial segregation was still around but he essentially "broke the color barrier in sports"
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He played his last major league game on this day, he was 37.
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As a Civil Rights activist and the first player to break the color barrier, not the mention his amazing stats on the field. He was elected into the hall of fame on January 23, 1962. But enshrined on July 23.
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Jackie Robinson's number 42 was retired at Dodgers' Stadium, later that year he was honored during the 1972 world series!
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Jackie Robinson dies of a heart attack in his home
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After he died, his wife created the Jackie Robinson Foundation in his honor. it is a mentoring program that gives less fortunate kids scholarships to help them succeed.
