Jackie Robinson Breaks

Barriers
Introduction
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This slideshow is about Jackie Robinson,
his life during baseball, and his
achievements in baseball.
His Early Life
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Jackie Robinsons full name was Jack
Roosevelt Robinson.
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He was born on January 31, 1919 in
Cairo, Georgia.
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He was raised in a single parent family
with four siblings.
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Jackie excelled at football, track,
basketball, and baseball.
Life During Baseball
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Branch Rickey signed Jackie Robinson to
the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945.
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While going to away games, Robinson
couldnt stay in the same hotel as his
teammates.
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He was often shunned by his
teammates and fans of the Dodgers.
Achievements in Baseball
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Jackie Robinson had 12 home runs after
his rst season.
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During his rst season he got 29 steals
and the Rookie of the Year award.
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In 1949, he was chosen as the National
Leagues Most Valuable Player of the year
(MVP).
After Baseball
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Jackie Robinson was inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
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His wife, Rachel Isum, founded the Jackie
Robinson Foundation after he died.
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In 1997, Robinsons number, 42, was
permanently retired by every team in
Major League Baseball.
Conclusion
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In conclusion, Jackie Robinson broke the
color barrier in baseball. He had a huge
impact on African-Americans and even
whites.
Bibliography
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Jackie Robinson www.biography.com
found on: May 6, 2013.
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Jules Tygiel Jackie Robinson
www.history.com found on May 9, 2013
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Jackie Robinson Breaks Barriers
www.history.com found on May 9, 2013
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Biography www.jackierobinson.com
found on May 7, 2013