10 event jackie robinson biography timelines

Toggle navigation. He pushed against the injustices he was dealt and rose to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is a timeline of his life and achievements.

Jackie robinson accomplishments

Jackie moved to California At the age of one, his family moved to Pasadena, California, where he stayed for many years. This was where he met his wife, Rachel. Jackie joined the army He fought in World War 2, where he was eventually honorably discharged. From there he was drafted by the Montreal Royals, and then signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie was the first African American to play professional baseball-Many teams threatened to strike rather than play against Jackie Robinson.

Jackie played in his first major league game The fans and even other teammates made fun of him, but he did well. He won the Rookie of the Year award. Dodgers won their first World Championship Jackie and his teammates played against the Yankees and won four games. Hall of fame Jackie was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame.