Who is Jackie Robinson?
- Jackie Robinson was born January 31, 1919 in Cairo GA. He died on October 24, 1972 in Samford, Connecticut.
- He had a very humble upbringing in life when he was young.
- He attended Pasadena Junior College at UCLA. He excelled at football, basketball, track, and of course baseball.
- Jackie married Rachel Isum, a nursing student he met at UCLA.
- Jackie Robinson was the first black player to play in the American major leagues, in baseball, during the 20th century. He played as an infielder and outfielder for the National League Brooklyn, Dodgers from 1947 through 1956.
- Jackie Robinson's manager was Branch Rickey.