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Jackie's born
In Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919 Jackie Robinson is born. -
Jackie attends college
On Feburary 1, 1937 Jackie attends Pasadena Junior College. -
Jackie meets Rachel
Rachel, Jackie's wife, and Jackie meet on September 1, 1940. -
The Army
Jackie is drafted into the U.S. Army on April 3,1942. -
On a team
Jackie starts playing for the Montreal Royals, the Brooklyn Dodgers farm team, on October 23, 1945. -
Jackie and Rachel marry!
On Feburary 10, 1946 Jackie and Rachel marry each other. -
Rookie of the Year Jackie!
Jackie is elected Rookie of the Year in 1947. -
Jackie and Major League Baseball
On April 10, 1947 the Dodgers coach sees something in Jackie and signs him to the Brooklyn Dodgers. -
MVP! MVP!
Jackie Robinson is named the national league's MVP in 1949. -
Jackie's first kid is born
Jackie's kid Sharon is born on on January 13, 1950. -
Another kid!
On May 14, 1952 Jackie's second and final kid David is born. -
Jackie is Champion!
In 1955, Jackie and his teammates win the World Series, which is the only event in baseball for the entire year. -
Jackie retires
On January 14, 1957, Jackie retires from the Brooklyn Dodgers, and Major League Baseball with a .311 batting average (that is REALLY good!). -
Hall of Fame Jackie
A little after he retires, Jackie is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on January 23, 1962. -
Jackie's death
A day to remember, Jackie sadly dies on October 24, 1972, in Stanford, Connecticut after a good fairly long life.
