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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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Why did the catchers spit on Jackie Robinson?
It's often the ground breakers who are subjected to the most mistreatment. Jackie Robinson, the man who integrated Major League Baseball, was verbally abused and subjected to racist actions from team members who were not happy about blacks entering the major leagues. He was spit on as a deliberate show of disrespect.
Where can I find information on Jackie Robinson?
You can go on Answers.com or Wikipedia and type in Jackie Robinson because it has lots of information about his career and his life.
What team did Jackie Robinson play for after the black panthers?
After Jackie played on the Black Panthers he played on a team called Montreal. Then Jackie Robinson was number 42 on the Brooklyn Dogers
Where is david Robinson who is the son of Jackie Robinson?
He lives in Tanzania with his wife and many children. He started a coffee growers co-op called Sweet Unity Farms and has been living in the Kilimanjaro region for close to 20 years.
What were Jackie Robinson's siblings names?
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How old was Jackie Robinson when he died?
Jackie Robinson was 53 years old when he died in 1972 of a heart attack, due in part to many years as a diabetic.
How much is a Jackie Robinson 22 karat gold 50th annversary baseball card worth?
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How did Jackie Robinson become a major league baseball player?
- He was selected off of a list by Branch Rickey
- Interviewed by Branch Rickey
- On April 15,1945; signed a contract with Branch Rickey officially making him a MLB player. (The first black one too)
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What is Jackie Robinson's nine values?
I don't know what is all of Jackie Robinson nine values are but I will tell you some. There is Justice, Citizenship, Determination, Integrity, and Teamwork. This is all I know. That you for asking this question.
What year were 3 players named MVP in baseball?
There has never been a three way tie for MVP in a single league, however, in 1979 there was a tie between Keith Hernandez of the St. Louis Cardinals and Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates for the National League MVP. With Don Baylor being the American League MVP that year, it could be said that 1979 was the year that three players were named MVP.
This also occurred in 1930 when both the Sporting News and the Baseball Writers Association of America selected the MVP. Joe Cronin of the Washington Senators was selected as American League MVP by both organizations and Bill Terry of the New York Giants (Sporting News) and Hack Wilson (BBWAA) of the Chicago Cubs were selected National League MVPs.
When did Jackie Robinson sign with the Brooklyn Dodgers?
The Dodgers signed Jackie Robinson to a contract after the 1945 season when he hit .387 for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League. Robinson spent one season in AAA ball playing for Montreal and then the Dodgers purchased his contract on April 10, 1947 and brought him up to the major leagues. Robinson's first game in MLB for the Dodgers was April 15, 1947 against the Boston Braves.
How old was Jackie Robinson when he helped his team on the world series?
Born on January 1, 1919, Jackie Robinson was 36-years-old when he helped his team, the Brooklyn Dodgers, win the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series. In the 6-game 1955 World Series, between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankess, Jackie Robinson had 22 At-Bats (AB) with 4 hits (H)(including 1 Double and 1 Triple), 2 Base on Balls (BB) and 1 Strikeout (K or SO), giving him an overall batting average (AVG.) for the Series of .182. Additionally, he scored 5 times and had 1 Run Batted In (RBI).
Although Jackie Robinson appeared in the MLB World Series with the Brooklyn Dodgers 6 times, he and the team were only victorious in 1955.
Where did Jackie Robinson changed baseball?
Jackie Robinson changed baseball in many ways1. he was the first African American to play in the major leagues2. he broke the color barrier in baseballnot only did he change baseball but he changed all sports
Is Leon Robinson married does he have a girlfriend and is he straight?
last tyme i checked he was married to a young beauty. with a bowled head. so u tell me. he isn't gay at all str8 man and balls and pus puss
Leon is not married and is straight though he has always supported AIDS WALK NY by having his band "Leon and The Peoples" perform for years and just co-starred in the Bill Duke's "Cover" which is out on DVD and is a murder mystery where Leon plays an entertainer that goes on the downlow. He certainly played the part convincingly, but it is a characterization, not his real persona.
Was Jackie Robinson the only one who stole home?
No...many players in history have done this...most recently Bryce Harper against the Phillies this year
