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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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Was Jackie Robinson a poor or rich family?
No, and I really hope he will overcome this obstacle.
The man and woman who would otherwise have been his parents left on a tour ship before he was born, so his younger adopted sister raised him. Unfortunately, this adopted sister was actually a runaway who was returned to her real parents, leaving young Jackie with only a day-care worker to take him in.
After he became famous, this daycare worker tried to pass herself off as his natural mother, but since she spoke little English, and was from Scandinavia, she was arrested and charged with attempted fraud and embellishment. She was convicted, but fled the USA before she could be incarcerated. Rumour has it that she fled to Nairobi, Kenya, where she had an extensive family of Hassidic Jews waiting to welcome her back home where she had never been.
But Jackie did become kind of famous playing a kids game of some sort.
How did Jack Roosevelt Robinson Jr Die?
Jackie Robinson Jr. was Jackie Robinsons son who was in the army during Vietnam and when he came back crippled he became addicted to drugs and tried to fight his addiction but he then died from a automobile accident at the age of 24.
At what age did Jackie Robinson retire from baseball?
Jackie Robinson played his final MLB game on October 10, 1956.
When did Jackie Robinson begin his career?
Jackie Robinson began his baseball career with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League in 1945 after being discharged from the Army. He signed with the Dodgers after the season, played with the Montreal Royals of the International League in 1946 and began his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Where did Jackie Robinson get buried?
Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY, the area of the city where he fought the hardest to make a difference. His grave is located about half a mile south of the Jackie Robinson Parkway, which bisects the cemetery.
How many brothers or sisters did jackie robinson have?
five siblings: Edgar, Frank, Matthew, and Willa Mae
Was Jackie Robinson The Youngest Of His Brothers?
Yes, he was the youngest in the family. He was born in GA in 1919
Where was Jackie robinsons last home run?
Jackie's final MLB home run came in Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Ebbets Field.
Why was Jackie suspicious of Clyde sukeforth invitation for meeting with branch rickey?
Jackie Robinson thought it was another time-wasting experience led to failure.
What is the similarity with Jackie Robinson and Rosa park?
They both helped end segregation even though they didn't know each other.
Who wore number 14 on alanta braves?
Here is a list of San Francisco Giants players who have worn No. 14 since 1958:
1. Don Taussig, pitcher (1958).
2. Joe Amalfitano, infielder (1960-61).
3. Dick Phillips, infielder (1962).
4. Jesus Alou, outfielder (1963-68).
5. George Foster, outfielder (1969-71).
6. Frank Duffy, infielder (1971).
7. Dave Rader, catcher (1972-76).
8. Gary Alexander, catcher (1976-77).
9. Phil Nastu, pitcher (1978).
10. Vida Blue, pitcher (1978-81, 1985-86).
11. Reggie Smith, infielder (1982).
12. Ron Pruitt, catcher (1982-83).
13. Atlee Hammaker, pitcher (1984-90).
14. Mark Dewey, pitcher (1990).
15. Mike Remlinger, pitcher (1991).
16. Chris James, outfielder (1992).
17. Todd Benzinger, infielder (1993-94).
18. Shawn Barton, pitcher (1995-96).
19. Trenidad Hubbard, catcher (1996).
20. Mark Lewis, infielder (1997).
21. Rey Sanchez, infielder (1998).
22. F. P. Santangelo, infielder/outfielder (1999).
23. Terrell Lowery, outfielder (2000).
24. Ryan Vogelsong, pitcher (2001).
25. Andres Gallaraga, infielder (2001, 2003).
26. Tony Torcato, outfielder (2002).
27. Brian Dallimore, infielder (2004).
28. Jeff Fassero, pitcher (2005-2006).
29. Chad Santos, infielder (2006).
30. Fred Lewis, outfielder (2006-2010).
31. Mike Fontenot, infielder (2010-2011).
32. Francisco Peguero, outfielder (2012-2013).
33. Brandon Hicks, infielder (2014).
34. Guillermo Quiroz, catcher (2014).
35. Casey McGehee, infielder (2015).
36. Jackson Williams, catcher (2015).
37. Trevor Brown, catcher (2016-present).
Who did played with Jackie Robinson?
The players who played with Jackie Robinson on the Brooklyn Dodgers are Dan Bankhead, Jack Banta, Rex Barney, Hank Behrman, Ralph Branca, Hugh Casey, Ed Chandler, George Dockins, Hal Gregg, Joe Hatten, Phil Haugstad, Kirby Higbe, Clyde King, Vic Lombardi, Rube Melton, Erv Palica, Willie Ramsdell, Harry Taylor, Johnny Van Cuyk, Bobby Bragan, Bruce Edwards, Gil Hodges, Tommy Brown, Spider Jorgensen, Cookie Lavagetto, Eddie Miksis, Pee Wee Reese, Stan Rojek, Howie Schultz, Ed Stevens, Carl Furillo, AL Gionfriddo, Gene Hermanski, Don Lund, Marv Rackley, Pete Reiser, Duke Snider, Tommy Tatum, Arky Vaughan, Dixie Walker, Dick Whitman, Carl Erskine, John Hall, Paul Minner, Preacher Roe, Elmer Sexauer, Lefty Sloat, Roy Campanella, Billy Cox, Gene Mauch, Bob Ramazzotti, Preston Ward and Geoge Shuba.
What obstacles did Jackie Robinson overcome?
Jackie Robinson had racial obstacles to overcome. He had to deal with such things as angry fans that kept taunting him and stadiums that canceled games because he was black.
What contribution did Jackie Robinson make toward equality in the US?
the end of segragation in baseball
When did Mrs Jackie Robinson die?
She is still alive and recently appeared on Meet the Press about the new movie 42.
How old was Jackie Robinson when he died and what year did he die?
Jackie Robinson was born January 31, 1919 and passed away October 24, 1972. He was 53 years old at the time of his death.
