Jackie Robinson used his activism and talent in baseball to change a political view on african american by being the first african american baseball player. Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in cairo,georgia. His daddy walked out on him, his mom and 4 other siblings. Soon after his birthday he and his mom and 4 other siblings moved to Pasadena, California.
In high school Jack Roosevelt Robinson played baseball, basketball, football, broad jump, and track at UCLA. In 1942, jackie robinson was drafted into the military. Jackie Robinson had to deal with racism his whole life at school, and at sports practice.On July 23, 1962, Jackie Robinson is inducted into the National Baseball hall of fame.
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In high school Jack Roosevelt Robinson played baseball, basketball, football, broad jump, and track at UCLA. In 1942, jackie robinson was drafted into the military. Jackie Robinson had to deal with racism his whole life at school, and at sports practice.On July 23, 1962, Jackie Robinson is inducted into the National Baseball hall of fame.
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