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Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was a Major League Baseball player known for breaking the color carrier on April 15, 1947 becoming the first African American player in the Major Leagues. He wore the uniform number of 42 and in 1997 Major League Baseball retired 42 universally across all 30 teams in honor of Jackie's 50th anniversary of breaking the color barrier. This category is for questions relating to him as a baseball player.

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How many home runs did Jackie Robinson have?

For his major league career (1947-1956) Jackie Robinson hit 137 home runs.

What year Jackie Robinson go to high school?

Jackie Robinson attended Pasadena Junior College from September, 1938

Jackie Robinson played his first game for the Brooklyn dodgers?

Jackie Robinson played his first MLB game on April 15, 1947 against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. He grounded out against Braves pitcher Johnny Sain in his first at-bat. He went 0 for 3 with a run scored. new boyz rokx cauze ur a jerk and ur soo dope <=p

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Did Jackie Robinson die from diabetes or a heart attack?

Jackie Robinson, who made history in 1947 by becoming the first black baseball player in the major leagues, suffered a heart attack in his home in Stamford, Conn., yesterday morning and died at Stamford Hospital at 7:10 A.M. He was 53 years old.Oct 25, 1972

What year was Jackie Robinson traded from Montreal?

Jackie Robinson was not traded from Montreal. The Montreal Royals were a farm team of the Brooklyn Dodgers. When Robinson signed with the Dodgers, he played his first season (1946) with the Royals. The Dodgers brought him up to the parent team in 1947 and he played with the Dodgers through the 1956 season.

Why was Jackie Robinson so into baseball?

Jackie Robinsonwas interested in join

the major league baseball

When did Jackie Robinson's wife die?

Jackie Robinson's widow, Rachel Robinson (maiden name Rachel Isum), is alive as of April 8, 2007.

How did Jackie Robinson marry Rachel Isum?

he married her by kissing her and getting married

How was Jackie Robinson treated on the team?

Jackie Robinson was treated very bad by the fans and his own team. once the players tried to get rid of him by signing a partition just to kick him out. The coach told him if he just stayed quiet he would make into the major leagues and so he did, when this happened many African Americans came to see Jackie Robinson play.

Did Jackie Robinson have any strengths or weakness in baseball?

Jackie Robinson had a lot of racial drawbacks because he was an African American. He was called names, made to sit in the back of the bus, not allowed to eat inside a restaurant with the white people, Despite these trials and tribulations, he stood tall and overcame the racial barriers by becoming the great professional baseball player he was.

Who is Jackie Robinsons kids?

كل مجموعة من مجموعات Jackie Mack مصنوعة من الفضة الإسترليني عيار 925 أو النحاس المطلي بشكل فاخر من الذهب عيار 18 قيراطًا أو الذهب الأبيض أو 14 قيراطًا من الذهب الوردي. تزين أحجار الزركونيا المكعبة البراقة العديد من القطع اللافتة للنظر. يستخدمون مواد مستدامة ، مما يقلل من التأثير البيئي باستخدام المعادن المعاد تدويرها والمواد الأخرى عندما يكون ذلك ممكنًا.

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Did Jackie Robinson play in the Little League World Series?

The National League with the Brooklyn Dodgers for entire career, 10 seasons, from 1947 to 1956.

Was Jackie Robinson a good student?

yes he was very smart grwoing up he went to ucla which is a very hard university to get into

Are Jackie Robinson's children alive?

yes but only two jack jr died when he got in a car accident

When was Jackie Pullinger born?

If Jackie Pullinger went to Hong Kong by herself in 1966, she may have been about 20yrs old then, at a guess. So that would put her birth at something like 1946. === ===

What year did Jackie Robinson get drafted?

He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He served in Kansas and Texas. When he left the Army in '44, he played in the Negro Leagues.

He was never drafted into MLB. In 1945, Branch Rickey, the manager of Brooklyn Dodgers, met with and signed Jackie to play for the minor league Montreal Royals. In April 1947, after a successful spell in the minors, Jackie signed with the Dodgers.

Did Jackie Robinson fight in World War 2?

Yes, he was a pilot. He also was a pilot in the Korean War.

What were some things that Jackie Robinson accomplished?

Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball in 1947. He would have to go through many insults, death threats, and players trying to injure him by spiking him. No matter what happened Jackie didn't mind and played baseball. Jackie was one of the best during his era. He won the first ever rookie of the year award and one MVP award. Jackie was a main symbol for blacks rights in america.

How was Jackie Robinson killed?

Jackie Robinson was not killed. Jackie Robinson died of heart problems and complications from diabetes on October 24, 1972. He was also almost completely blind when he died.

What is the value of an old Sears 1744 Professional Jackie Robinson Model bat in great condition?

A Jackie Robinson Adirondack big Stick baseball bat in general is worth about $50.-$75. There are many factors that could effect the value more or less. As with all Collectible condition is important. Used and abused, bats with chips, faded printing,or split wood, will sell for far less than bats that are in used but excellent condition, to unused mint condition. The size and model number of the bat is important as well. A bat closer to the size, and model the ballplayer used during his career will be of higher value. Little league bats, 31 inches or shorter will be of less value. The date the bat was made. Older bats will sell at a higher price. To find out how old your Jackie Robinson Adirondack big Stick bat is and other information visit the link below. Adirondack Bat Dating.

Why did Jackie Robinson retire when he did?

No. The story goes that Robinson was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, when he boarded a bus and sat down next to the wife of one of the men in his unit who was sitting towards the front. The bus driver told him to move to the back and he refused. The driver told one of the officers on the bus and the officer went to Robinson and told him to move to the back. Robinson again refused. He was arrested and charged with insubordination, which resulted in a court martial. But a military tribunal exonerated Robinson of the charges since a few months earlier the Army had issued a directive that forbade segragation on buses and Robinson was given an honorable discharge.