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Jackie Robinson's Life

By 16ringej
  • Jackie Robinson was born.

    Jackie Robinson was born.

    Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919. He was born in Cairo, Georgia

  • Jackie Robinson was drafted into the Army.

    Due to financial reasons he was forced to leave college. He ended up joining the army. After two years in the army he became the second lieutenant.

  • He was discharged due to an ankle injury.

    He ended up getting an ankle injury so he was discharged from the army. He was being called names for being black.
  • He began playing baseball with the Kansas City Monarchs.

    He began playing baseball with the Kansas City Monarchs.

    Before this he played in the Negro leagues. Shortly after this Branch Rickey came to Jackie Robinson and asked him to join the Brooklyn Dodgers.

  • Jackie Robinson married Rachel Isum.

    They married in 1946. She later became known as Rachel Robinson. They met at UCLA.
  • Jackie Robinson Joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.

    Jackie Robinson Joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.

    Branch Rickey decided to approach Jackie Robinson one day. He asked him if he wanted to join the big leagues and be on the Brooklyn Dodgers.
  • He was named the National League's Most Valuable Player.

    He was named the National League's Most Valuable Player.

    He was considered one of the best players during the 1949 season. This was one of his best seasons.
  • He was traded to the giants but decided to retire.

    He was traded to the giants but decided to retire.

    He was traded but decided to retire. He was older and decided his career has come to an end.
  • Jackie Robinson's Final Game.

    Jackie Robinson's Final Game.

    Jackie Robinson played his final game at age 37 with the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He hit one home run, and struck out once. The Dodgers ended up beating the Pirates 8-6.
  • Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of fame.

    Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of fame.

    He was one of the best players in baseball. He broke a lot of records and got a lot of awards, which is why he got put in the baseball hall of fame.
  • Jackie Robinson Died from a heart attack in Stamford, Connecticut.

    Jackie Robinson Died from a heart attack in Stamford, Connecticut.

    He died from a heart attack at the age of 53. He died in Stamford, Connecticut.
  • Jackie Robinson Day

    Jackie Robinson Day

    In 2004 a day called Jackie Robinson day started. MLB created this day to honor Jackie Robinson since he was one of the best players.