The Life of Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia. As a youth he played four sports: football, baseball, basketball, and track. He is the very first African American to play in the major league's. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He plays shortstop. He hit .387, perfected his skill at stealing bases, and was selected for the league’s All-Star Game. He went to John Muir High School and Pasadena Junior School. Since he was an athlete at those sports, he was called the region's Most Valuable Player in 1938.

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Written by Natasha and Oliver