Jackie Robinson
By: Austin Horres
Jackie
Jackie Robinson was the first black player for the major leagues. He
made a huge move in the racial problems that affect our world. He also
had to deal with the racist comments thrown at him
Accomplishments
1947
Integrates major league baseball by joining the Brooklyn
Dodgers; led league with 29 stolen bases; named Rookie of the
Year
1949
Leads league with highest batting average (.342) and most
stolen bases (37)
1949
Named National League Most Valuable Player
My list of the symbols
Integrates major league baseball by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers; led league with 29 stolen bases; named Rookie of the
Year
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Leads league with highest batting average (.342) and most stolen bases (37)
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Named National League Most Valuable Player
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Personal life
“Jackie” Robinson was born into a family of
sharecroppers on a plantation in Cairo, Georgia.
During Jackie Robinson’s youth in California, his
older brother Mack was a star sprinter on the
Pasadena Junior College track team.
He starred in a Hollywood movie based on his life
story.
My opinion
▪ I believe that Jackie is a good
guy with a good spirit.
▪ I also believe that he did one of
the most important things.
Links ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
▪ http://m.mlb.com/news/article/
224552286/dodgers-unveilstatue-of-jackie-robinson/
▪ http://www.history.com/news/1
1-things-you-may-not-knowabout-jackie-robinson
▪ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ja
ckie_Robinson
▪ http://sports.jrank.org/pages/3
987/Robinson-Jackie-AwardsAccomplis
▪ https://educators.brainpop.co
m/bp-topic/jackie-robinson/
▪ https://www.walmart.com/ip/
Who-Was-JackieRobinson/14259886
▪ http://clipartall.com/clipart/601
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▪ http://www.pgcbgc.com/baseb
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