Jackie Robinson By LoganThomas17 Jan 31, 1919 Jackie is born Jun 22, 1937 Jackie enrolls in Pasadena Junior College Aug 23, 1939 Robinson enters UCLA lettering in four sports Apr 19, 1942 Jackie is drafted into the army Dec 5, 1944 Honourably discharged from army after an ankle injury Mar 17, 1945 Begins baseball career with Kansas City Monarchs May 17, 1946 Jackie Marries Rachel Isum Dec 24, 1947 Robinson is brought to play for the Dodgers Dec 24, 1956 Jackie retires from baseball Dec 24, 1960 Became a vocal supporter of Martin Luther King Jr. Dec 24, 1962 Inducted into HOF Oct 24, 1972 Jackie Robinson dies Dec 24, 1979 Robinson wins MVP