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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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What are some famous qoutes by Jackie Robinson?
The most famous quote attributed to the baseball great is the one inscribed on his tombstone: "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."
Robinson was known to be highly competitive on the field. As he said: "It kills me to lose. If I'm a troublemaker, and I don't think that my temper makes me one, then it's because I can't stand losing. That's the way I am about winning, all I ever wanted to do was finish first."
Also, he once said: Life is not a spectator sport. If you're going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you're wasting your life.
When was Jackie Robinson diagnosed with diabetes?
Jackie Robinson was diagnosed after he was done playing baseball. if he had it then he wouldn't of been able to play because there was no treatment back then
How many years did Jakie robison play for the brokln dodgers?
Jackie Robinson played his entire ten year Major League career with the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 through 1959.
In the year of the boar and Jackie Robinson what is the name of wong's landlady?
Actually, Toscanini is her landlady's bird. The landlady is named Senora Rodriguez.
Did Jackie Robinson got to jail for not sitting tin the back of the bus?
Jackie Robinson is a black man and in U.S.A. there was the "segregation" on the buses that blacks must sit at the back or stand up, and if they don't move an inch from their seat as a black, you are in prison.
Did Jackie Robinson quit baseball?
Jackie Robinson did not quit baseball he got old and then he retired
Where did Jackie Robinson and Rachel Annetta Isum get married?
Jackie Robinson and Rachel Annetta Isum got married Feb. 10, 1946
How old is Jackie Robinson and how old are his children?
Jackie Robinson lived to 53 years old (1919-1972) and his oldest son Jackie Jr. died in a car accident at age 24 (1946-1971)
His daughter Sharon was born January 13, 1950. His son David was born May 14, 1952 and lives in Tanzania.
Who are Jackie's Robinsons brothers and sisters?
Frank, Willa-Mae, and Mack. He was the youngest of the four boys even though his mom wanted a girl.
In what year did Jackie Robinson start playing for they expos?
Jackie Robinson never played for the Montreal Expos , but he did play for the Minor League Montreal Royals in 1948.
Actually, Robinson played for the Montreal Royals, a Brooklyn Dodgers AAA farm club in the International League, in 1946. He joined the Dodgers to start the 1947 and remained with the team for his entire 10 year career. In 1948 he spent the entire season with the Dodgers playing in 118 games at second base, 30 games as a first baseman and 6 games at third base. He hit .296 with 12 home runs, led the team with 85 RBIs and stole 22 bases.
What does JR2 stamped on Jackie Robinson's Louisville Slugger bat mean?
JR2 is short for "J"ackie "R"obinson 3"2" inch model
How many games did the dodgers win when Jackie Robinson played?
5-3 games where won when jackie was in the dodgers
What was the order from oldest to youngest in Jackie Robinson's brothers and sister?
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What movie did Jackie Robinson play in?
He starred as himself in "The Jackie Robinson Story" (1950). Ruby Dee portrayed Robinson's wife Rachel in the biopic.
What color was jakie Robinsons uniform?
When Robinson played for the Dodgers all Major League uniforms were basically white for home teams and grey for visiting teams. The Dodgers wore blue caps and stockings and blue lettering, trim and numbers both home and away.
What sport is better baseball or soccer?
Its close, but baseball is harder, sure soccer requires more endurance, but not anyone can just step on a field and just hit a baseball. You have a bat that is 2 3/4 inches in size and you have to atempt to hit a small ball that is coming at you 85 to 90 mph that more than likely has movement plus if the ball is hit, then the infielder as to attempt to catch it, bouncing coming at him at high speeds, into a glove with the surface area of pretty much the same size as your bare hands. its pretty tough
Did Jackie Robinson's house burn down?
yes. his wife was cooking a late dinner and fell asleep while the stove was still on and it caught fire to a rag that was on the stove top.
Is Jackie robinsons wife dead?
yes she is. Jackie came down from heaven and pushed her down the stairs. she was bleeding terribly so she died. jackies children are haunted by their parents
No, she is not dead. While Jackie died young (sadly), his wife Rachel is now 90 years old, and recently (April 2013), she was seen attending the debut of the new movie about her late husband's life, "42."
Was Jackie Robinson really the first African American MLB player?
Yes. Robinson was not the first African American to be signed to a major league contract contrary to what many believe. The other player (I'm sorry I can't remember the name) was signed a few years before Jackie was, but he failed to make it out of the minor leagues. Robinson, therefore, became the first black baseball player in Major Leagure Baseball history. so he was the first blac, African American to actually play in the majors on the dodgers.
AnswerConnie Johnson was signed before Jackie was! AnswerNO Jackie Robinson was not the first. A man by the name of Fleet Walker played in the majors in the late 1800s. AnswerMany Latin ballplayers appeared on major league diamonds during the 20th century of undetermined ethnicity but were allowed to play because they were light-skinned and spoke Spanish (American mores accepted this), thus flying under the radar - at least without suffering any alarmingly overt difficulties. For example, 39 Cubans appeared on major league rosters before Jackie Robinson, many with the Washington Senators. Of particular note here are Bobby Estalella, Mike Gonzalez, Dolph Luque and Tommy De La Cruz. Gonzalez also managed the Cardinals. In the 18th century mulatto William Edward White appeared in one game in 1879. Fleet Walker's brother Weldy also appeared on an American Association roster. AnswerMOSES FLEETWOOD WALKER IN 1884, LATER THAT YEAR HIS BROTHER WELDY WALKER... BOTH PLAYED FOR THE CLUB IN TOLEDO OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION...Answer
MR Fleet Walker was the true first African American to play in the MLB but he ended up retiring after hi first game
Who did the Brooklyn dodgers lose to in Jackie Robinsons final year?
Robinson's final year was 1956. The Brooklyn Dodgers lost the World Series to the New York Yankees four games to three that season.
