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Born and rasied in Cario,Georgia.
Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia. -
Robinson's brother Mack wins silver at the Olympic's.
Mack Robinon wins an Olympic medal in the 200 meter dash. -
Jackie Robinson trys out for the Chicago White Sox.
Jackie trysout for the Chicago White Sox baseball team. -
Jackie meets with the Branch Rickey of the Dodgers
Jackie meets with the Branch Rickey of the Dodgers and agrees to join the Dodger Organization. -
Jackie's second son David Robinson was born.
Jackie's second son David Robinson was born. -
Jackie joins with Martin Luther KingJr. to protest civil rights.
Jackie joins Martin Luther King, Jr. and many others in a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama. -
Jackie's number 42 is retired in a ceremony at Dodger Stadium.
Jackie's number 42 is retired in a ceremony at Dodger Stadium.