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Jackie Robinson was born.
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia -
Baseball MVP
Jackie was named region's Most Valuable Player -
UCLA
UCLA Alumni
Jackie Robinson then went to UCLA. He became the first student to earn varsity letters in four sports. -
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U.S Army
Jackie Robinson then became a second lieutenant in the army. -
Arrested
ArrestedAfter two years in the army, Robinson was court-martialed for refusing to move. -
Major Leagues
Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. -
Rookie of the Year
Jackie Robinson was named Rookie of the Year -
MVP
Robinson was given the MVP Award -
Retirement
Jackie retired from Major League Baseball -
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Jackie Robinson Died
Jackie Robinson died in North Stamford, Conneticut.
