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Jackie Robinson: Pioneer of Sports and Civil Rights

Born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, GA, Jackie Robinson broke barriers in sports and society. A UCLA student in 1939, he served two years in the military before marrying Rachel Isum on February 10, 1946. In 1957, Robinson became the first African American vice president of a major American company and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. He was also the first baseball player to be featured on a U.S. stamp. Jackie Robinson passed away in 1972, leaving a legacy as a trailblazer for civil rights and equality in athletics.

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Jackie Robinson: Pioneer of Sports and Civil Rights

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  1. JACKIE ROBINSON

  2. Born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, GA

  3. 1939 he begins school at UCLA

  4. He served for 2 years in war

  5. He was married to Rachel Isum on February 10, 1946

  6. In 1957 he was the first African American to ever be vice president of major American company

  7. In 1962 he became the first African American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

  8. 1972 Jackie d

  9. He was the first baseball player to ever be on a U.S. stamp

  10. He was first the black man to ever play baseball

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