Jackie's lifetime was probably one of the most interesting lifetimes in our history. He went from serving in the military to being the first black man in the MLB to being hit by a pitch on purpose. Here is your chance to get to know this amazing man . . .
Fast Facts
Full Name: Jack Roosevelt Robinson
AKA: Jackie Robinson
Date of Birth: January 31, 1919
Place of Birth: Cairo, GA
Date of Death: October 24, 1972
Place of Death: Stamford, CT
Married to: Rachel Isum
Married on: February 10, 1946
Children: Jackie, Jr. (died 1971), Sharon, David
Height: 5' , 11"
Weight: 204 lbs.
Batted/Threw: Right/Right
College: UCLA
Professional Baseball Team: Brooklyn Dodgers
Debut: April 15, 1947
Playing Years: 1947-1956
AKA: Jackie Robinson
Date of Birth: January 31, 1919
Place of Birth: Cairo, GA
Date of Death: October 24, 1972
Place of Death: Stamford, CT
Married to: Rachel Isum
Married on: February 10, 1946
Children: Jackie, Jr. (died 1971), Sharon, David
Height: 5' , 11"
Weight: 204 lbs.
Batted/Threw: Right/Right
College: UCLA
Professional Baseball Team: Brooklyn Dodgers
Debut: April 15, 1947
Playing Years: 1947-1956