Life After Baseball
Jackie Robinson continued to work as a social change activist after his baseball career was over. Later on, he would become the executive for the Chock Full O' Nuts coffee company/restaurant chain. Also, he helped establish the Freedom National Bank. He would also serve on the board of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) until 1967. In 1972, the Dodgers retired Jackie's uniform number of 42.
In Jackie's later years, he would continue to try to influence greater integration in all sports.
Jackie Robinson died on October 24, 1972, in Stamford, Connecticut, due to heart problems and diabetes complications. His wife, Rachel Isum, established the Jackie Robinson Foundation after her husband died. This foundation would be dedicated to honoring Jackie's amazing life. The Jackie Robinson Foundation also helps a lot of young people who are in need by giving them scholarships and mentoring programs. In 1997, the entire baseball season was dedicated to Jackie's 50th anniversary of his debut game. Jackie's legacy will be remembered by everyone.
In Jackie's later years, he would continue to try to influence greater integration in all sports.
Jackie Robinson died on October 24, 1972, in Stamford, Connecticut, due to heart problems and diabetes complications. His wife, Rachel Isum, established the Jackie Robinson Foundation after her husband died. This foundation would be dedicated to honoring Jackie's amazing life. The Jackie Robinson Foundation also helps a lot of young people who are in need by giving them scholarships and mentoring programs. In 1997, the entire baseball season was dedicated to Jackie's 50th anniversary of his debut game. Jackie's legacy will be remembered by everyone.