Timeline: Madison's Time Line of Jackie Robinson's Life | Timetoast

Jan 31, 1919

Jackie's Birth

Jackie was born on January 31, 1919. His mother Mallie took great care of him.
Jul 1, 1919

Dad Leave's Jackie

Jackie's dad left him to find a better job.
Feb 1, 1920

Rookie of The Year
May 1, 1920

When Jackie Moves

Jackie moved to Pasadena,California.
Jan 1, 1939

Enters The University of California
Jan 1, 1942

Jackie is Drafted into the army

He got drafted into the army. This is a picture of him signing for the army.
Jan 1, 1945

Played on the Kansas City Monarchs
Jan 5, 1945

Started a Work at Chock Full O'Nuts
Aug 28, 1945

Met Branch Rickey

Branch Rickey signed Jackie for the Brooklyn, Dodgers.
Jan 1, 1946

Played on The Royals
Feb 10, 1946

The Marrige
Aug 26, 1946

Kids

Jackie Jr
Jan 1, 1947

Jackie Plays for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Oct 23, 1947

Got Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers

Branch Rickey signed Jackie for the Brooklyn, Dodgers.
Dec 31, 1947

Rookie of the Year Award
Jan 1, 1948

Broke the MLB Color Barrier
Jan 1, 1949

Named Most Valuble Player
Jul 30, 1950

More Kids
Aug 24, 1952

1 More Kid
Jan 1, 1956

Awared the Spingarn Medal
Jan 5, 1956

Jackie Robinson Announces Retirement
Mar 1, 1957

Traded to New York Giants

He decides to retire and take a position with the Chock full o' Nuts Company.
Feb 22, 1962

Hall of Fame Award
Feb 23, 1963

Join the March on Washington

Jackie and Rachel joined the march.
Oct 24, 1972

Jackie's Death
Apr 15, 1997

Jackie Robinson's Jersey Retired by all MLB Teams

Number 42 will not be worn by any future players in Major League Baseball