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Jackie Robinson
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Jackie Robinson is born
Jackie Robinson was born January 31, 1919 -
As a child
He moved to Pasadena, California, with his mother Mallie in 1920, was amazing in five sports at Muir High School, and played baseball, basketball, and football at UCLA. -
Threats
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play professional baseball-Many teams threatened him rather than play against Jackie Robinson. -
Rookie of the year
Jackie played in his first major league game The fans and even other teammates made fun of him, but he did well. He won the Rookie of the Year award. -
Jackie in the All Stars
Jackie played in the All Stars
Joining with a few other African-American men, they played in the first All Star game that included African-American -
Go Dodgers
Dodgers won their first World Championship
Jackie and his teammates played against the Yankees and won four games. -
Jackie Retires
Jackie retired from baseball
After ten years of playing for the Dodgers, winning six pennants and one World Series, Jackie moved on to work with the NAACP. -
Hall of Fame
Jackie was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. It was a crowning achievement. -
Jackie died
Jackie Robinson died at 53 years old -
The Foundation
The Jackie Robinson Foundation was founded It provided scholarships to those without enough funds to go to college. -
UCLA
UCLA's Hall of Fame Jackie Robinson was inducted into UCLA's Hall of Fame. He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. -
Jackie Robinson Day
Jackie Robinson Day was established. Major League Baseball established this day to honor one of their greatest players. -
Congressional Gold Medal
Jackie was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. He had made such an impact on people that even in his death he was remembered.