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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.

747 Questions

What hospital was Jackie Robinson born in?

Jackie Robinson was actually not born in a hospital. He was born in a small farm house near Cairo, Georgia

In jacky daydream where did she go on holiday?

Jacqueline went to Bournemouth on holiday in Jacky daydream

Who was Jackie Robinson's aunt?

Jackie Robinson had an aunt named Goodie who lived in Grady County in Ga. She lived in an old sharecropper house on the Meridian Road.

What happened to Jackie Robinsons father?

Jackie Robinson's father, Jerry, abandoned the family when Jackie was very young. Jackie had four older siblings, including a brother who won a silver medal at the 1936 Olympics.

Did Jackie Robinson have a fair and equal life?

Of course not: he was a black person. He paid heavily for having become a black baseball player in a 'white' league. For that he is strongly admired.

When was Jackie Robinsons son david born year?

Jackie Robinson's First son was born November 18, 1946. His second son was born May 14, 1952. The first one is named Jackie Jr.. The second one is named David Robinson

What does Shirley stood like a hungry ghost means in the year of the boar and Jackie Robinson?

I'm reading this book right now in reading class at school and I have this question on my homework and I think it means that she just stood there waiting foe attention from the other kids.

Did Jackie Robinson play for the Baltimore Orioles?

No, he did not. Jackie Robinson played his entire career for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

When was the Hillerich and Bradsby number 9 Mickey Mantle bat made?

The number 9 bat is an older inexpensive store model bat but I have never seen one endorsed by Mickey Mantle. A Mickey Mantle Store Model bat will sell in the $40.-$100. price range. 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 Mickey Mantle Hillerich and Bradsby bat is and other information on Mickey Mantle bats, visit the link below. Louisville Slugger Bat Dating.

What year did Jackie Robinson go to Hawaii?

Jackie Robinson quit UCLA before graduating and went to Hawaii at the invitation of a semi-pro football team called the Bears. The season was cut short with the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. In fact, in a biography of Robinson, it was said that they had to black out all the lights on the passenger ship, the Lurline, as they left the islands.

What were Jackie robinsons stats in the negro league?

Jackie played one season in the Negro Leagues (1945) for the Kansas City Monarchs. He played shortstop and batted .387 with 63 base hits in 163 at bats, 14 doubles, 4 triples, 5 home runs, and 13 stolen bases.

What do you feel made Jackie Robinson so special?

Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB).

He played baseball for the Dodgers.