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UCLA
Jackie robinson enrolls at UCLA and go's on to become the schools first four letter man. -
War
Jackie Robinson was dishcharged from the war. -
Montreal Royals
Jackie Robinson signed the contract to be on the Montreal Royals. -
Got married
They got married at Independent Church in Los Angeles. -
First Child
Jackie Robinson and Rachel Robinson have their first child. They name him Jackie Robinson Jr. -
Brooklyn Dodgers
The Brooklyn Dodgers announce their purchase of Jackie Robinson's contract to play on their team. -
Break color Barrier
Jackie Robinson plays his first Major League baseball game against the Boston Braves. While playing in that game he offically breaks the color barrier. -
Strike Stopped.
There was a stirke threatened by the St. Louis Cardnials that was abruptly stopped by National League President Ford Frick. -
Hate mail
Jackie Robinson was recieving mail that had threats. Some said that they would kill him and his family. Other letters said that they had already killed "people" like you, and that they could do it again. -
Rookie of the year
Jackie Robinson was voted the first major league baseball rookie of the year.