Jackie Robinson was born in 1919 in Georgia and faced discrimination as an African American. He played many sports in his youth and attended UCLA. Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier. As the first black MLB player, he faced considerable racism but led the Dodgers to six pennants and was named National League MVP in 1949. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 for his accomplishments on and off the field in fighting discrimination in professional sports.

1. Who was Jackie Robinson and what did he accomplish? By Alexa Kwapinski

2. Just a Hit Away Childhood Career Accomplishments

3. Childhood Born January 31,1919 Moved from Georgia to California Good student and athlete Played many sports UCLA college Quit college Jackie when he was 3 years old.

4. Career MLB African Americans weren't allowed 1947 got signed 10 years for the Dodgers Played many positions Gain weight Jackie before first game

5. Accomplishments 6 Pennants Led Team to 1955 world Series 1949, MVP 1962, hall of fame 6 pennants This is the team name after Jackie, the Black Sox

6. Jackie’s Timeline Born on January 31,1919 Got signed for The Dodgers in 1947 Led team to 1955 World Series 1949 National League MVP Got elected into the hall of fame in 1962 Jackie died October 24 , 1972

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