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The Birth of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. -
Jackie Went To the Army
Jackie Robinson enlisted in the army in and served as Second Lieutenant until 1942. During his time in the army Jackie had experienced instances of discrimination and racism. -
Jackie Was Discharged From The Army
In 1944, Jackie received honorable discharge from the army. -
The Start of a Historic Career
Soon after his discharge, Jackie had began playing professional baseball. But because the pro leagues were incredibly segregated, he had started in the professional Negro Leagues. -
Beginning of the End
Shortly after entering the professional Negro Leagues, the president of the Brooklyn Dodgers had selected Jackie to integrate into the MLB on a minor League contract -
Montreal Royals
Jackie Robinson had joined the all white farmer team for the Brooklyn Dodgers (Montreal Royals) and trained with them. -
Promotion
Jackie Robinson had been promoted from the minors to the major leagues, playing with the Brooklyn Dodgers. -
Rookie of the Year
Jackie was the first black baseball player to win the Rookie of the Year award. -
All-Star Player
Jackie played in the first All-Star game that included blacks. -
MVP
Jackie had been the first black MLB player to win the MVP award. -
World Series Champs
Jackie and the Dodgers went to the World Series, played the Yankees, and won four games. -
Retirement
Jackie played for the Dodgers for ten years, winning six pennants, and a World Series, and retired with all those accomplishments heading to the NAACP, after being traded to the Giants. -
HOF Inductee
Jackie is the first black baseball player inducted into the Hall of Fame. -
Death of a Hero
Jackie Robinson had died at 53 years old in North Stamford, Connecticut. -
Foundation
Jackie's Robinson Foundation was founded, and provided scholarships for those who can't afford it. -
Legacy Lived On
Jackie Robinson's number was retired universally in the MLB.
