Jackie Robinson was born in 1919 in Georgia and grew up in California, where he excelled in multiple sports in high school and college. He became the first black player in Major League Baseball in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers, winning Rookie of the Year and helping break the color barrier. Throughout his career, Robinson faced racism but persevered to become the National League MVP in 1949 and play a key role in the Dodgers' 1955 World Series win, and after retiring continued advocating for civil rights until his death in 1972.

1. Jackie Robinson 1919 - 1972

2. Growing Up Born January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia Grew up in Pasadena, California Played Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Track

3. Off to School Pasadena Junior College UCLA Varsity lettered in 4 Sports Left Early

4. Military Man Drafted after Pearl Harbor Second Lieutenant Court Martial in Texas

5. Showing up to The Show Negro Leagues Brooklyn Dodgers’ April 15, 1947 Rookie of the Year Award

6. Hall of Fame Baby! National league MVP in 1949 10 years in the Majors World Series winner1955 Inducted in 1962

7. Civil Rights Civil Rights advocate

8. Good Bye Jackie Diabetes and Heart problems October 24, 1972 in Stamford, Connecticut

9. Jackie Robinson a True Hero Hall of Fame player Civil Rights Advocate Family man HERO!