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Jackie Robinson: An American Hero

Jackie Robinson: An American Hero. Powerpoint Created By: Vincent Maggio and Isabella DeAngelis. Young Jackie. Jackie Robinson was born on January 3,1919 in Cairo, Georgia. When Jackie’s parents divorced, they moved to Pasadena, California . He was the

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Jackie Robinson: An American Hero

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  1. Jackie Robinson:An American Hero

  2. Powerpoint Created By:Vincent Maggio and Isabella DeAngelis

  3. Young Jackie Jackie Robinson was born on January 3,1919 in Cairo, Georgia. When Jackie’s parents divorced, they moved to Pasadena, California. He was the youngest out of 5 kids. He went to Cleveland Elementary School.

  4. The Robinsonfamily • Youngest of 3 brothers named Mack,Frank,and Edgar • One sister named Willa • Mother’s name is Mallie • Father’s name is Jerry • Family is poor

  5. Sports • Baseball • Track • Football • Basketball

  6. Jackie Growing Up! • High school he practiced everyday • Fans cheered for him when he played • He attended University of California in Los Angelos

  7. MAJOR LEAGUE • Branch Rickey – President of the Brooklyn Dodgers. • First African American on a white team • Played first game at Ebbets Field with Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947 • Branch Rickey believed in Jackie • Led the Dodgers to 6 World Series and one World Series Championship.

  8. Jackie Retires • Last game September 30, 1956 • He broke the color barrier and improved the quality of life for African Americans because he was recognized for all of his achievements. • He was the first black vice president of a big company. • He was inducted in the Hall of Fame

  9. “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you’re wasting your life.” - Jackie Robinson

  10. An American Hero Even though Jackie died in October 24, 1972, people will never forget what he did to help the African American people become and feel part of our society. Jackie starred in the film, “The Jackie Robinson Story” in 1950. Recently, they filmed a movie called “42” which tells about the life Jackie led.

  11. A Special Thank You! Mrs. Bucco Mrs. Laffey Mrs. Kelly And To our wonderful Parents!

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