Jackie Robinson by Edna

Jackie Robinson

A Great Black Baseball Player

By Liam

Jackie Robinson was born on January 31st, 1919. Jackie broke the baseball color line when the LA Dodgers put him on first base. He played first base on April 15th, 1947. Robinson had an exceptional 10 years in the MLB. Jackie was inducted in the MLB Hall of Fame. He won rookie of the year award in 1947. The MLB retired his jersey in 1997. Robinson played 6 world series and contributed to the “1955” World Series Champions.Jackie was also the first black MLB player to ever play. Then a new tradition came out “Jackie Robinson Day” which was created on April 15th, 2004. In 1935, Robinson graduated from Washington Junior High School and enrolled at John Muir High School.1945, while Robinson was at Sam Huston College. Robinson Died October 24, 1972. Grandma Edna Rocks