21. Robinson, Jackie - Former Negro League Baseball Player jackie robinson broke the Major League baseball color barrier when he became thefirst black baseball player in the US major leagues during the 20th century. http://www.nlbpa.com/robinson__jackie.html

Search this site: any word all words JACK ROOSEVELT ‘JACKIE’ ROBINSON Born: Jan 31, 1919 Died: Oct. 24, 1972 Kansas City Monarchs 1945; Brooklyn Dodgers 1947-56. Elected to Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Every major league team has retired uniform No. 42 to honor Robinson. Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier when he became the first black baseball player in the U.S. major leagues during the 20th century. As an infielder and outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League from 1947 through 1956.came to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Two years later, he hit a league-leading .342, drove in 124 runs, and was voted the Most Valuable Player in the National League. Reared in Pasadena, Calif., Robinson became an outstanding all-around athlete at Pasadena Junior College and the University of California at Los Angeles. He excelled in football, basketball, and track as well as baseball. Robinson withdrew from U.C.L.A. in his third year to help his mother care for the family. In 1942 he entered the U.S. Army, attended officer candidate school, was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1943, and received a medical discharge in 1945. He then played professional football in Hawaii and baseball with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro National League. On Oct. 23, 1945, Robinson and pitcher John Wright, also black, were signed by Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn club, to play on a Dodger farm team, the Montreal Royals of the International League.

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In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League ball in half a century. Though he shattered the national pastime’s unwritten color barrier, the 28-year-old Georgia native quietly endured constant heckling, on and off the field. Eventually, people became accustomed to seeing the Brooklyn Dodgers field the grandson of a slave at second base. That’s when the team's management gave Robinson the green light to be himself: proud and outspoken (he had nearly been court-martialed by the U.S. Army in 1944 for refusing to sit in the back of a bus). Following his retirement, Robinson pressed the Kennedy Administration to enact civil-rights legislation, telling the then-president: "We're going use whatever voice we have to awaken our people." As Major League Baseball’s director of education, Sharon Robinson is keeping that promise through a grammar-school program that she created and manages called "Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life." Initiated in 1998 in eight Major-League cities, the program will be expanded to the leagues’ remaining cities next year. Robinson participates in regional workshops, training teachers to serve as program "advocates," and eventually wants to introduce a Spanish-language version of Breaking Barriers.

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Support Baseball Almanac - Visit One Sponsor Each Visit Advertise Boxscores Contact Baseball Fever ... Year In Review All-Star Games 1949 All-Star 1950 All-Star 1951 All-Star 1952 All-Star ... 1954 All-Star "Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead." - Jackie Robinson J ackie Robinson was a magnificent player that Red Schoendienst once commented about, "If it wasn't for him, the Dodgers would be in the second division." R obinson was a complete player; one who possessed all the "tools", one who had exceptional skill on and off the field, and one who had the ability to lead his team to six pennants during a ten year career while facing the wrath of the racial hatred from fans and fellow players. Jackie Robinson Biographical Information Full Name Jack Roosevelt Robinson Born On Born In Cairo, GA

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Jackie Robinson (b. January 31, 1919, Cairo, Ga.; d. October 24, 1972, Stamford, Conn.), American baseball player and civil rights activist, first African American to play major league baseball in modern times. Born to sharecroppers Jerry and Mallie Robinson, Jackie Robinson was raised in Pasadena, California, primarily by his mother, who worked as a domestic after moving the family from Georgia. Taught by his mother to confront racism by showing his talent, Robinson turned to athletics as a way to compete with the white children who would shout racist epithets at him and his siblings. At John Muir High School, Robinson starred on several of the school's athletic teams. In 1938, he began attending Pasadena Junior College, where he continued to excel in sports. In 1940, Robinson transferred to the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), where he became known as one of the best collegiate athletes in the United States. Robinson was the first man in the school's history to earn varsity letters in four sports. An

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The Jackie Robinson Story Subjects - Biography; Sports/Baseball; Character Development - Male Role Model; Ethical Emphasis - Trustworthiness, Respect, Citizenship. Description: This is a film biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black man permitted to play major league baseball. Jackie Robinson portrays himself in the movie. Benefits: This film describes some of the difficulties encountered by Robinson as he broke the color line in the big leagues. Subscribe now for the Premium Learning Guide to this and 230 other films. Subscription information will be kept confidential. Already a member? Click here. Teach With Movies Learning Guides are used by thousands of teachers as lesson plans. Exclusive "Quick Discussion Questions" help parents stimulate family discussions. Learning Guides feature the following sections: Benefits Possible Problems Helpful Background Building Vocabulary Discussion Questions Links to Internet Bridges to Reading Class Projects New Learning Guides are added monthly! Subscription information will be kept confidential!

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BALLPLAYERS TEAMS CHRONOLOGY TODAY ... Rules: 1900-present Rules The Field The Ball The Bat The Uniforms Chronology FAQ Authors BaseballLibrary.com by The Idea Logical Company, Inc. Jackie Robinson 2B-3B-1B-OF 1947-56 Dodgers Jackie Robinson's Teams 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers 1949 Brooklyn Dodgers 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers 1951 Brooklyn Dodgers 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers 1954 Brooklyn Dodgers 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson's Teammates Led League in ba 49. All-Star in 1949-54 Most Valuable Player Award in 1949 Hall Of Fame in 1962 Games Average HR RBI Career World Series Books and articles about Jackie Robinson RELATED LINKS Photos Photo: History Maker, Barrier Breaker from Black Baseball in Kansas City Photo: Jackie Robinson, 1947 from Black Baseball in Detroit Photo: Jackie Robinson steals home during the 1955 World Series Book Excerpts Tales from the Dodger Dugout by Carl Erskine Submissions Memories of Jackie Robinson by Sam Person Celebrating Jackie Robinson by Harvey Frommer Remembering Irving Rudd by Harvey Frommer Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson by Harvey Frommer The Men who Broke Baseball's Color Line: Excerpt from Harvey Frommer's "Rickey and Robinson" by Harvey Frommer Ask The Experts Was Jackie Robinson alone when he was signed to play for the Dodgers?

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31. Robinson, Jackie. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 3. See his autobiography (1972); J. Tygiel, baseball’s Great Experiment jackierobinson and His Legacy (1983); A. Rampersad, jackie robinson (1997). 4. http://www.bartleby.com/65/rb/RbnsnJk.html

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Career Highlights • Author of autobiography "I Never Had It Made" Born January 31, 1919 Cairo, Georgia Died October 24, 1972 Stamford, Connecticut Wife Rachel Issum Married February 10, 1946 Children Jackie Jr., Sharon, and David Jackie Robinson, born Jack Roosevelt Robinson in 1919, was the first player to break Major League Baseball's color barrier. Born in Cairo, Georgia, to a family of sharecroppers, he grew up in Pasadena California. His mother, Mallie Robinson, single-handedly raised Jackie and her four other children. They were the only black family on their block, and the prejudice they encountered only strengthened their bonds to each other. In 1945, there were few career opportunities open to a black man, even to those who had attended college. Jackie played one season in the Negro Baseball League, traveling all over the Midwest with the Kansas City Monarchs. In 1947, when Jackie Robinson first donned a Brooklyn Dodger uniform, he pioneered the integration of professional athletics in America. By breaking the color barrier in baseball, the nation's preeminent sport, he courageously challenged the deeply rooted custom of racial segregation in both the North and the South. At the end of Robinson's rookie season with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, he had become National League Rookie of the Year with 12 homers, a league-leading 29 steals, and a .297 average. In 1949, he was selected as the N.L. Most Valuable player of the Year and also won the batting title with a .342 average that same year.

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Jackie Robinson: He Was the First by David A. Adler Reading Level: Read Aloud Level: Topic(s): biography, courage/survival, holidays/celebrations, nonfiction, sports TeacherView by Kim Hagen Grade taught: 2 Perkins Elementary School St. Petersburg, Florida USA The Review Adler writes of the sports hero who paved the way for other minorities by being one of the best athletes of this century. Jackie Robinson wasn't offered huge scholarships or mind-boggling salaries for his sport skills. He simply outplayed, outhit, and outran his teammates. He became the first African American man to play major league baseball. The Activities Introduction This story fits in well with a unit on baseball, famous African Americans, or a small unit on Jackie Robinson. (Jackie Robinson's birthday is on January 31, 1919). Research Have the students research famous baseball players or famous African Americans. Math: Graph After the students have researched and learned about many famous baseball players or African Americans have them choose which one is their favorite and complete a graph of the students' choices. Field Trip Go to a baseball game! There is a lot to learn at a baseball game. The students see it as a fun and exciting field trip and you see it as a learning experience. Teach them how to score the game before you go. It makes it a lot more interesting.

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Jackie Robinson: He Was the First by David A. Adler Reading Level: Read Aloud Level: Topic(s)/Theme(s): biography,courage/survival,holidays/celebrations,nonfiction,sports TeacherView by Kim Hagen Grade(s) taught: 2 Perkins Elementary School St. Petersburg, Florida The Review Adler writes of the sports hero who paved the way for other minorities by being one of the best athletes of this century. Jackie Robinson wasn't offered huge scholarships or mind-boggling salaries for his sport skills. He simply outplayed, outhit, and outran his teammates. He became the first African American man to play major league baseball. The Activities Introduction This story fits in well with a unit on baseball, famous African Americans, or a small unit on Jackie Robinson. (Jackie Robinson's birthday is on January 31, 1919). Research Have the students research famous baseball players or famous African Americans. Math: Graph After the students have researched and learned about many famous baseball players or African Americans have them choose which one is their favorite and complete a graph of the students' choices. Field Trip Go to a baseball game! There is a lot to learn at a baseball game. The students see it as a fun and exciting field trip and you see it as a learning experience. Teach them how to score the game before you go. It makes it a lot more interesting.

38. CNN - Baseball Honors Jackie Robinson - Apr. 15, 1997 CNN.comCategory News Online Archives CNN.com 1997 April US......baseball honors jackie robinson. Commissioner retires No. 42. No single personis bigger than the game of baseball, no one except jackie robinson, he said. http://www.cnn.com/US/9704/15/robinson/

Baseball honors Jackie Robinson Commissioner retires No. 42 April 15, 1997 Web posted at: 11:36 p.m. EDT (0336 GMT) NEW YORK (CNN) Standing in the infield at Shea Stadium, President Bill Clinton honored baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson Tuesday as a man who "changed the face of baseball and America" 50 years ago. Clinton's appearance capped a 50th anniversary tribute to Major League baseball's first African-American player. Robinson broke the color barrier, overcoming a barrage of racist abuse, on April 15, 1947. President Clinton pays tribute to Jackie Robinson at the 50th anniversary game in his honor 49 sec. /448K QuickTime movie And as the president noted, Robinson's precedent had profound implications not just for sports, but for society at large. Also on hand was Robinson's widow, Rachel, and his grandson, Jesse Sims, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers. 'America is stronger' "America is a stronger, richer country when we all work together and give everyone a chance," Clinton told the crowd after the fifth inning. "Robinson's legacy didn't end with baseball. He knew that education, not sports, was the key to success in life." (31 sec. /704K AIFF or WAV sound) Despite the gains made by the civil rights movement, Robinson's message of inclusion still applies to contemporary society, Clinton said. "We can achieve equality on the playing field, but we need to establish it in the boardrooms of America."

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on error resume next FlashInstalled = (IsObject(CreateObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.4"))) If FlashInstalled = "True" then flash = 1 End If Jackie Robinson voted 15th-best athlete of century Jackie changed face of sports By Larry Schwartz Special to ESPN.com It's not often that the essence of a man, especially a complicated man, can be summed up in one sentence. But then again, there haven't been many people like Jackie Robinson. "A life is not important," he said, "except in the impact it has on other lives." Jackie Robinson led the way for generations of black athletes. By that standard, few people and no athlete this century has impacted more lives. Robinson lit the torch and passed it on to several generations of African-American athletes. While the Brooklyn Dodgers infielder didn't make a nation color blind, he at least made it more color friendly. And he accomplished this feat by going against his natural instincts. He was an aggressive man, outraged at injustice, and quick to stand up for his rights. He had the guts to say no when ordered to the back of the bus in the army, and was court-martialed for his courage. His instinct wasn't to turn the other cheek, but to face problems head on. He was more prone to fighting back than holding back. That's what Robinson had to do when Dodgers president Branch Rickey selected him to become the first African-American to play in the majors this century. Rickey wanted a man who could restrain himself from responding to the ugliness of the racial hatred that was certain to come.

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Search Job Bank Post Resumé My Account For Employers ... Cornerstones Pick up a free copy of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine from your career services office, or subscribe here Jackie Robinson: Before Organized Baseball Pasadena, California, 121 Pepper Street, was the urban environment. Mollie Robinson and her five children constituted the familial environment. These made up the environments that helped spawn Jack Roosevelt Robinson, the youngest of five children, four boys and a girl, whom Mollie Robinson saved from object poverty in Cairo, Georgia after her husband Jerry disappeared. Mollie's pride and determination caused her to seek a better life for her children. Jim Sasser, owner of the plantation on which the Robinsons lived and worked, had accused Mollie of causing Jerry to disappear. An uncle in Pasadena had invited Mollie and her five children to abandon Cairo and live with him. In 1920 Mollie decided to take Edgar, Frank, Mack, Jack and Willa Mae to Pasadena to live with their uncle Burton. The early years were a struggle for Mollie as the house owned by Uncle Burton was not large enough for the growing Robinson family. It remains a mystery how she was able to purchase a four-bedroom cottage at 121 Pepper Street without a husband and on a domestic's salary!

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