Jackie Robinson

The Jackie Robinson Foundation's motto was created by its founder. It was, "A life is not important except for the impact it has on others' lives."

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Rachel Isum met Jackie Robinson when they were at a theatre. This was a good opportunity for them to talk to each other and they managed to find they had a lot in common.

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he spoke at the hall of fame

Jackie Robinson went to jail because he spent one night in jail

They were both men who followed their dreams, they both lived tough lives, both became famous, died in their 50's, and they both changed the United States.

That would be fun to talk to them but most have them have passed away by now+

You may wish to contact the Negro League Baseball Players Association at http://www.nlbpa.com. They have a "Contact Us" link which should help you get started with contacting the remaining players from that era.

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I wouldn't get too discouraged - the Negro Leagues lasted until the early 60s, so plenty of former Negro Leaguers are only in their 60s and 70s

no he did not

Jackie Robinson was arrested and charged with hindering traffic and resisting arrest. He spent one night in jail, where they did not allow him his entitled phone call. He was released after he pleaded not guilty and posted bail. He fought the charges because it was clear to him that the arrest was because of the color of his skin. He felt if he had been white, he would not have been arrested. Without his knowledge, the case came to trial and he was absent. His plea of not guilty was changed to guilty. Robinson was angry, because he had planned to fight the unjust and unfounded charges. He later admitted he got out of trouble because he was an athlete. It was an incident he would never forget.

We should remember Jackie Robinson because he was the first African American on a major baseball league and he tried his best to keep calm when the fans where booing or hissing at him.

· Attended Washington Junior High School in 1935.

· Achieved four-letterman status at John Muir Technical High School.

· Enrolled in Pasadena Junior College 1938-1939.

· Led Pasadena to the Junior College Championship in 1938.

· Named Most Valuable Junior College Player in Southern California in 1938.

· Held the National Junior College broad jump record.

· Transferred to UCLA 1939-1940.

· Won the NCAA broad jump title at 25' 6 1/2".

· Became UCLA's first four-letter man.

· Served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945, during which he became second Lieutenant.

· Inducted into UCLA's Hall of Fame on June 10, 1984

Jackie was raised by a single mother because his father left when he was 6 months old. He had 3 brothers and one sister.

Jackie Robinson was a first ballot Hall of Famer (retired 1956 and elected to the HOF in 1962).

JAckie Robinsons hobby was being a team leader and setting goals for his team to succed in and to delveope national team work. HE was a strong believer in his team mates. He believed every one can be good citizens in Sports and to succed in thei goals in life..

Jackie Robinson received the MVP or the Most Valuable Player.

Wowwwww.....You are very smart. What a smart question! Me: "It's Potato Farm." You: "Really? I didn't know. Thanks!" It's Jackie Robinson, you moron.

to visit his brother in texas but then never came back

American baseball player Jackie Robinson and his wife Rachel had three children. The eldest, Jackie Robinson Jr., was born on November 18, 1946.

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well for what he has done its very courageous. i mean he broke the color barrier in baseball !

he didn't care what people thought or even what they said like even if u look @ is quotes

~To answer the question is Jackie Robinson a good or bad influence? He is an excellent influence. A great role model.

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Jackie Robinson had a .275 batting average in 1956

he was the only African American in the League, after vigorous protesting.