Jackie Robinson

Jack "Jackie" Roosevelt Robinson was Born

Jan 31, 1919

Born in Cairo, Georgia

Jackie's family members

Feb 1, 1919

Mother: Mallie Robinson
Father: Jerry Robinson
Siblings: Mack, Willa Mae, Edgar and Frank Robinson
Wife: Rachel Robinson
Children: Sharon and David Robinson

Kicked out college in 1941

Jun 1, 1941

KIcked out due to financial reasons

Attended the UCLA

Dec 1, 1941

Played Football, Baseball, Basketball and Track

Joined the Army

Mar 3, 1942

Signed with the Montreal Royals

Oct 23, 1945

Jackie and Rachel get married

Feb 10, 1946

Jackie Robinson Jr is born

Nov 18, 1946

Brooklyn Dodgers announce signing of Jackie

Apr 10, 1947

Makes first big league debut

Apr 15, 1947

Plays in the All Star game

Jul 12, 1949

First African-American player to play in an All Star Game

Sharon Robinson is born

Jan 13, 1950

David Robinson is born

May 14, 1952

Brooklyn Dodgers win World Series

Oct 4, 1955

Jackie Robinson Retires from baseball

Jan 14, 1957

Jackie Robinson is elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Jan 23, 1962

Jackie's number 42 is retired at Dodger Stadium

Jun 4, 1971

Jackie Robinson dies

Oct 23, 1971

Dies of a sudden heart attack in his home in Stamford, Connecticut

Inducted into UCLA's hall of fame

Jun 10, 1984

The National League Rookie Award is named after him

Jan 1, 1987

Jakcie's Robinson's number is retired throughout the MLB

Jan 1, 1997

They dedicated the 50th anniversary of his debut throughout the MLB that entire season

MLB makes April 15th Jackie Robinson Day

Apr 15, 2004