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Jackie Robinson Born

Jan 31, 1919

Born: January 31, 1919 in Cairo, GA

Jackie Robinson

Period: Jan 31, 1919 to Oct 24, 1924

Jackie Robinson was born on Jan. 31st 1919.

Jackie Robinson

Period: Jan 31, 1919 to Feb 21, 2016

Sports

Feb 21, 1941

Growing up in a large, single-parent family, Jackie excelled early at all sports and learned to make his own way in life. At UCLA, Jackie became the first athlete to win varsity letters in four sports: baseball, basketball, football and track. In 1941, he was named to the All-American football team. Due to financial difficulties, he was forced to leave college, and eventually decided to enlist in the U.S. Army. After two years in the army, he had progressed to second lieutenant.

Jackie Robinson Marriage

Feb 10, 1946

Jackie Robinson married Rachel Issum on Feb. 10, 1946.

Jackie Robinson Died

Oct 24, 1972

Died: October 24, 1972 in Stamford, CT

Postage Stamp

Feb 21, 1982

In 1982, Jackie Robinson became the first Major League Baseball player to appear on a US postage stamp