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Jackie Robinson's Birth
Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia. -
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The Lfie and Events in Jackie Robinson's Life
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Jackie Robinson is accepted into UCLA
On this date, Jackie Robinson is accepted into the University of Xalifornia and Los Angeles, he is participating in four sports. -
Jackie Robinson is drafted into the U.S. Army
In 1942, Jackie Robinson was drafted into the U.S. Army to fight in World War II, during his tour in the Army he earned the rank Second Lieutenant. He was hounorably discharged in 1944 for an injured ankle. -
Jackie Robinson Marries former UCLA student Rachel Isum
In 1946, Jackie Robinson marries Rachel Isum, a former UCLA student, they had 3 children. -
Jackie Robinson is drafted into Major League Baseball
In 1947, after many years of playing baseball in the Minor Leagues, Jackie Robinson is drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers and is the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball. -
Jackie Robinson retires
In 1956, Jackie Robinson was asked to play for the New Yprk Giants(The Baseball Giants before they moved to San Francisco) but instead Jackie Robinson retired from Major League Baseball. -
Jackie Robinson is inducted into the Hall of Fame
In 1962, Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame for not only his efforts on the field, but for being the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball. -
Jackei Robinson's Death
Jackie Robinson died a hero on October 24, 1972 of a Heart Attack, he had left a legacy that would not be matched by anyone for being the first African-American to be drafted into Major League Baseball.
