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Early Life
Born January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia, Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the major leagues in 1947, signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Brother Mack Robinson
Jackie Robison brother Mack Robinson won an olympic silver medal on a 200 meter dash. First place was Jesse Owens http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/jackie_robinson_timeline/timeline_1.jsp/* -
UCLA
Jackie Enrolls at UCLA. Jackie Robinson then goes on to become the schools first 4-letter man.
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Semi-pro football
After UCLA, Jackie was hired to play semi-pro football with the Honolulu Bears. Their first exhibition game was in Pearl Harbor. Jackie left Honolulu on December 5, 1941, just two days before the Japanese attacked. http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/jackie_robinson_timeline/timeline_1.jsp -
White sox/ Military
Jackie has a tryout with the Chicago White Sox. Jackie Robinson then is inducted into the military. http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/jackie_robinson_timeline/timeline_1.jsp -
Military
Jackie Robinson worked hard in the military.Jackie earned a promotion to 2nd Lieutenant in the Army. http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/jackie_robinson_timeline/timeline_1.jsp -
More Military with Jackie
Jackie becomes platoon leader of Company B of the 761st.Jackie refused to move to the back of a military bus at Fort Hood, Texas. Jackie faces a court-martial for his disobedience on July 6. He was acquitted on all charges. http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/jackie_robinson_timeline/timeline_1.jsp -
Jackie and the Dodgers
Jackie meets with Branch Rickey of the Dodgers and agrees to join the Dodger Jackie signs a contract to play with the Montreal Royals of the International League. He received a $3,500 bonus and $600 per month salary. http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/jackie_robinson_timeline/timeline_1.jsp -
Jackie Robsion first game
His first game was in Ebbets Field for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Becoming the first black player to compete in the major leagues.
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The 2nd
The Dodgers wern't the only team that hire a Africcan American. The Cleveland Indians announce the signing of Larry Dody and was the second black player to play in the major leauges http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/jackie_robinson_timeline/timeline_1.jsp -
Jackie gets awarded
Jackie is voted the first ever major league Rookie of the Year. Two years later they would give one to a member of each league. Jackie also finished fifth in the National League's Most Valuable Player voting. http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/jackie_robinson_timeline/timeline_1.jsp -
Jackie get remembered
Jackie is named the National League Most Valuable Player. He wins the batting title by batting .342, with 203 hits, 124 RBI's and 37 stolen bases. http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/jackie_robinson_timeline/timeline_1.jsp -
Jackie continues on
Jackie joins Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe and Larry Doby as the first African Americans to play in an All Star Game. This game was a memerable one. http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/history/jackie_robinson_timeline/timeline_1.jsp -
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Jackie Robison is named the National League Most Valuable Player. Jackie Robison wins the batting title by batting .342, with 203 hits, 124 RBI's a
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Jsckie Children
Jackie and Rachel have their only daughter, Sharon Robinson. Jackie also had two sons called David Robinson and Jackie Robinson Jr.
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