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National broad jump record
During high school, Jackie set a national record in the broad jump. -
UCLA career
Jackie was a four-sport star during his time at UCLA. The four sports included: track and field, football, basketball, and baseball. -
Kansas City Monarchs
Jackie spent 5 months with the Monarchs during the 1945 season alongside legendary pitcher, Satchel Paige. -
Jackie broke the color barrier
He was signed in October 1945 by the Brooklyn Dodgers, but did not see action until April 1947. -
All-Star Game
Jackie played in the first ever all-star game that included African Americans. -
World Championship!
Jackie was apart of the Dodgers team that brought Brooklyn their first ever World Championship -
Retirement
Jackie retired from the game of baseball after ten years. -
Hall of Fame
Jackie was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
