How Did Jackie Robinson Get Into The Hall Of Fame

Revisions Do you know who was the first African American to play in the MLB? And got inducted into the Hall of Fame.Jackie Robinson is the first person who accomplished all of these achievements and more. He was one of the greatest baseball player to ever play. Jackie Robinson had a tough childhood when he was young. He was born in 1919 in Cairo, GA. He was born the youngest of his brothers and sisters. He had three brothers and two sisters. And he was the youngest out of all five of them. Jackie Robinson always learned life lessons from his older brothers. Everyone took really good care for each other. For an example, if one of the brothers were getting beaten up, then the whole family would come and help the one brother. Jackie Robinson’s family was really poor when he was growing up. The whole family had to go to work to earn their money for food and water. Two of his brothers died while he was just a …show more content…
Jackie soon retired in 1946 and then got inducted into the Hall of Fame. He sadly died in 1972 in North Stamford, CT. He was shot by a person who didn't like the color of his skin! Overall Jackie was really good person! Jackie Robinson accomplished so many things in his life. One thing that Jackie Robinson will be remembered by being that he broke the color barrier in baseball for African Americans. Noe people that are African American can play in the MLB. He will also be remembered by being s civil rights activist. He directly stood up for his race during the segregation. He didn't like getting treated badly or being called bad names. Lastly he will be remembered by being the first African American to play in the MLB. He was an inspiration to a lot of people. Jackie Robinson is one of the greatest baseball players to ever play the game. He accomplished so many achievements in his life. No matter what Jackie Robinson will be the greatest baseball player to ever play the