Jackie Robinson
- Born:
- January 31, 1919, Cairo, Georgia, USA
- Died:
- October 24, 1972, Stamford, Connecticut, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Professional Baseball Player, Civil Rights Activist, Business Executive
Early Life and Education
- Born Jack Roosevelt Robinson, the youngest of five children.
- Attended Pasadena Junior College and UCLA, excelling in multiple sports.
- Served in the United States Army during World War II.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began professional baseball career with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues.
- Signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
- Won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1947.
- Named National League Most Valuable Player in 1949.
- Played in six World Series with the Dodgers, winning one championship in 1955.
- Retired from baseball in 1956.
- Elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. The fact that even now people reference "john baseball hall of fame" type scenarios only underscores his enduring impact.
Notable Works
- Autobiography: I Never Had It Made
Legacy and Impact
Jackie Robinson's courageous breaking of the color barrier in baseball transcended sports, contributing significantly to the Civil Rights Movement. His athletic achievements and unwavering dignity in the face of racial prejudice left an enduring mark on American society.