Jackie Robinson Plays for the Kansas City Monarchs

Kansas City Monarcks

Apr 5, 1944

Spring 1944 Jackie joins the Negro Baseball League and plays for the Kansas City Monarchs and goes on to play for the American Baseball team

Jackie and Rachel get Married

Feb 10, 1945

February 10, 1945, Jackie and Rachel Isum get married.

Montreal Royals

Oct 23, 1945

1945 October 23, Jackie signs a contract to play with the Montreal Royals of the International League

Brooklyn Dodgers

Apr 10, 1946

April 10, 1946, The Brooklyn Dodgers purchase the contract of Jackie Robinson.

Big League Debut

Apr 15, 1946

April 15, 1946, Jackie makes his big league debut against the Boston Braves in Ebbets Field in Brooklyn.

Strike

May 9, 1946

May 9, 1946, a strike threatens by the Saint Louis Cardinals is stopped by the National League President Ford Frick who stated “...The National League will go down the line with Robinson, whatever the consequence.”

Little League Series

Oct 6, 1946

The Montreal Royals win the International League and they go on to win the Little League Series 1946.

Their first son

Nov 18, 1946

November 18, 1946, Jackie and Rachel have their first child, Jackie Robinson Jr.

World Series

Sep 30, 1947

1947 the Dodgers go on to the World Series but lose to the Yankees.

Rookie of the Year

Oct 5, 1947

Jackie Robinson won Rookie of the Year in 1947.