Jackie Robinson CP RN

Branch Rickey

Aug 28, 1945

Rickey invites Robinson to Dodgers. Jackie agrees, and is assigned to Montreal, the Dodgers pulling team.

Marriage

Feb 10, 1946

Jackie and Rachel are married.

Spring training

Mar 1, 1946

Jackie goes to Spring Training with Montreal. Most of his teammates do not want him to play with them.

Dodgers VS Royals

Mar 30, 1946

Jackie and the Montreal Royals play the Brooklyn Dodgers as a scrimmage. Jackie does extremely well.

Dodgers

Apr 10, 1946

Jackie Robinson is officially signed to the Dodgers. At first, his team doesn't want him there, but after a while they stand up for him. The crowd is also upset about having a colored person play in the Major Leagues.

Jackie Jr .is born

Nov 18, 1946

Jackie's baby is born and named Jackie Robinson Jr. Jackie Robinson Jr. is Rachel and Jackie's first child. Rachel has to take care of him most of the time because Jackie is gone.

Leo Derocher

Apr 12, 1947

Leo Derocher is fired prior to 1947 Dodgers season because he supports Jackie Robinson. Rickey struggles to find a new manager that would coach a black player.

Thrown At

May 9, 1947

During a Brooklyn Dodgers game against the Pittsburg Pirates, Jackie is thrown at. His teammates defend him.

Ben Chapman

May 16, 1947

Ben Chapman, Phlidelphia Phillies manager, taunts Robinson and makes racist comments. After Ben Chapman is told he will be fired if he doesn't make up with Robinson, they take a photo together to prove that Chapman is ok with a black player in the majors.

World Series

Sep 30, 1947

Jackie goes to the 1947 World Series with the Brooklyn Dodgers against the New York Yankees. The Yankees beat Dodgers four games to three.

World Series

Period: Sep 30, 1947 to Oct 6, 1947

Jackie Robinson plays with Brooklyn Dodgers against New York Yankees in World Series.