Jackie Robinson was born in 1919 in Georgia and faced discrimination as the first black player in Major League Baseball, joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He played football, baseball, basketball and track in high school and college in California. Robinson overcame threats from white people to become the first black player in the MLB and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, playing until 1962 and winning several awards for his accomplishments before passing away in 1972 in Connecticut.

1. Jackie Robinson Armonte Little

2. Birth – Date and Place January 13,1919 Cairo, Georgia

3. Family Dad, Jerry Robinson mother Brothers Matthew and Mack

4. Early Childhood Life Played Five Sports At Muir High School After school he joined the army

5. Education He Went To A College In California In School he Played Football, Baseball, Basketball, Track

6. Accomplishments and Awards He was in The Hall Of Fame He played with Babe Ruth

8. Obstacles Jackie Robinson Overcame Playing baseball with white people They would threaten him

9. Why I think Jackie Robinson is a hero Played without complaining Played baseball with white people

10. Famous Quotes “ I'm Not Concerned With Your Liking Or Disliking Me All I Ask Is That You Respect Me As A Human Being”

11. Death – Date and Place October24,1972 Stamford, Connecticut

12. Other Interesting Facts He Played With All White People He Hit Twelve Home Runs In One Game White People Threatening Him

13. Bibliography www.jackierobinson.com www.Thinksexits.com www.Yahookids.com