Life Time Of Jackie Robinson

Birth

Jan 31, 1919

Jackie Robinson was born

Jackie Robinson

Period: Jan 31, 1919 to Oct 24, 1972

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to make major legue baseball he changed history, he created the color barrier. Also he was first to make hall of fame. He was the youngest of five children. In high school he played multiple sports like football, basketball, track, and, baseball

Greatest achievement

Mar 8, 1938

Achievements in lifeMost Valueble Player

College

Feb 17, 1941

Jackie was forced to leave UCLA because of financial hardship

Military

Jun 26, 1942

Served second lieutenant in United States Army

Professional

Jan 16, 1944

Jackie RobinsonBegan playing professionaly

African American

Apr 15, 1944

1st African American to play major legue baseball

1st again

Jan 16, 1946

Jackie Robinson was the 1st African American to be part of an all white baseball team

Jackie Robinson testified

Jan 16, 1949

Jackie testified against Discrimination before United States activites committee.

Yankees

Mar 15, 1952

Jackie Robinson had publicly called out the New York Yankees as a racist organization

another victory

Jan 16, 1955

Jackie Robinson had helped the Dodgers win world series

Victory

Sep 17, 1955

Jackie had helped achieve ultimate victory for Dodgers

Retierd

Jan 5, 1957

Retierd with a batting average of 311

Hall Of Fame

May 1, 1962

Hall of fame -1st African-American to be introduced into the hall of fame

NAACP

Aug 28, 1967

Served on the NAACP board

Death

Oct 24, 1972

Jackie Robinson passed away because of heart problems