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Jackie Robinson
Marsh9thEnglish
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Background
January 31, 1919 Born in Cairo, Georgia Parents: Mallie and Jerry Fifth and last child Father left family when
Jackie was 6 months old
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Pasadena
Family moved here in 1920
Lived in white neighborhood
Attended John Muir Technical High School
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College
Attended Pasadena JC in 1938Enrolled in UCLA in 1939Lettered in 4 sports
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Military Career
Drafted in 1941WWII veteranWanted to serve his countryReceived 2nd lieutenants
bar in 1943
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Negro League
Tried out for Red SoxPlayed for K.C. in 1945Negro League had fewer
fans, less media attention
and lower pay than MLBMeals were bad and
hard to come by
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Branch Rickey
President of Dodger OrganizationWanted to bring Negro players
onto his teamMet on August 28, 1945Agreed to contract to
play for AAA Montreal
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First Year
Began March 1946 Roomed with
Johnny Wright Practice was moved
after two days on
account of threats Lead team to
championship
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Breaking the Barrier
Called up April 9, 1947First career game on April 15, 1947
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Overcoming Adversities
Racial insults, snubs, and name-calling
Viciously pitched balls
Off-the-field threats to hurt family
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Career
Rookie of the Year in 1947
1949 was named NL MVP
Won only World Series in 1955
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Beginning of a New Career
Retired in January 1957Employed at Chock
Full O’NutsSpecial assistant
to RockerfellerSet up Freedom National Bank
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Personal Tragedies
Branch Rickey diedHis mother diedJackie, Jr. arrested for
drugs and later killed
in car accident
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Final Days
Elected into Hall of Fame
Number 42 retiredDiabetes and heart
diseaseOctober 24, 1972 died of
heart attack
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Impact on the Game and Society
Pioneered the advent of African-American athletes in the sport.
His difficulties and successes operate as indicators of the racial tensions of the 40’s
Outside of baseball did Robinson’s life and story transform American racial ideology?