Jackie Robinson
First a African American MLB player
Jackie robinson
Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo Georgia in 1919 and broke the color barrier in the MLB and played his first game at home base on 1947
Jackie Robinson quote
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives"
- broke color barrier in MLB
- fought for civil rights
- played what he loved even though it was a risk
- youngest of 5 children in the family
- Jackie Robinson fought in world war II
- but during 1944 Jackie Robinson was arrested because he did not give up his seat in the segregated bus.
fight for civil rights in the south
Jackie robinson was not only known for baseball but he also stands up for civil rights
Jackie robinson hit by pitch
Jackie Robinson was hit by many pitches because of his color but he still did what he loved
jackie and king
Jackie Robinson meets and talks with martin Luther king jr