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Birth
Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was the fifth and last child born in his family. He was born in Cairo, Georgia. -
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Birth to Death
Jackie lived from January 1, 1919, till October 24, 1972. -
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time jackie was in the army
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Before Base ball
Before Jackie was a baseball player he was a second lieutenant in the army. He had some violations and was accused of many things, but was never found guilty -
Montreal Royals
On October 23, 1945, Jackie signed the contract to play for the Montreal Royals. He signed with Branch Rickey. -
First Game
During Jackie's first major league game, he stole home base. -
birth of first son
Jackie and Rachel have their first of three children, Jackie Robinson Jr. -
Breaking the Barrier
On April 17, 1947, Jackie finally broke the baseball color barrier. -
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Jackies major league career
How long Jackie played for MLB he never switched from the Brooklyn Dodgers, though. -
Chapman
Chapman verbally abused Jackie, during the Dodgers v.s. Phillys. Afterward Chapman apologised to Jackie, and offered to shake hands, but Jackie instead had them hold the same bat. -
42
The number 42 is retired from baseball, in a ceremony at the Dodger's stadium. -
Jackie Jr.'s Death
Jackie Robinson Jr. Died in an automobile crash. -
Jackie's Death
Jackie died of a heart-attack on October 24, 1972, in North Stamford, Stamford, Conneticut.
