Jackie Robinson

You will learn about Jackie Robinson.

1919-01-31 00:00:00

Birth

Born in Cario, Georgia. When Robinson was an infant, his mother moved her family to California.

1919-01-31 00:00:00

Jerry Robinson

His father, Jerry Robinson, left the family soon after birth.

1939-08-01 00:00:00

UCLA

Jackie Robinson moves to UCLA. Robinson starred in football, basketball, and baseball.

1941-03-13 11:18:38

Bye Bye UCLA

In 1941, Robinson dropped out of UCLA to help support his mother by working at a youth camp. He also played minor league football and semiprofessional football.

1941-11-26 01:26:28

Bye Bye UCLA

Jackie Robinson drops out of UCLA and to help support his mother by working at a youth camp. He also played minor league football and semiprofessional football.

1942-01-24 01:26:28

World War II

From 1942 to 1944, during World War II, Robinson served in the United States Army.

1942-03-13 11:18:38

WW II

From 1942 to 1944, during World War II, Robinson served in the United States Army.

1944-01-20 00:00:00

Basketball Coach

Robinson coached basketball at Sam Houston State College during the 1944-1945 season.

1944-03-13 11:18:38

Coach Robinson

Robinson coached basketball at Sam Houston State College during the 1944-1945 season.

1945-01-20 00:00:00

Professional Baseball Player

He started his professional baseball career in 1945 with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League.

1945-03-13 11:18:38

Hello KC Monarchs

He started his professional baseball career in 1945 with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League

1946-05-06 14:32:05

Welcome to the Dodgers Robinson

In 1946, Robinson broke through baseball’s racial segregation barrier by playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor league team in Montreal.

1947-05-06 14:32:05

The "Big Leagues"

In 1947, Robinson became the first African American to play in the major leagues since the 1880’s.

1949-12-26 05:09:46

MVP

Jackie wins the National MVP award in 1949

Jackie Robinson

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