an autobiography of jackie robinson, i never had it made by jackie robinson as told to alfred...
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An Autobiography of Jackie Robinson,I Never Had It Madeby Jackie Robinson
as told to Alfred Duckett
By Nolan Lamb
Jackie Robinson’s Timeline
• 1919- Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919.
• 1920 -Jackie moves to Pasadena, CA• 1937- Enrolls in Pasadena Junior College• 1941- Leaves college plays for Honolulu Bears
in an segregated Minor Football League.• 1942- Gets into the Army.
Jackie Robinson’s Timeline
• 1945-Joins Kansas City Monarchs ,meets Branch Ricky and signs a big contract with Montreal Royals. Branch Ricky is the Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
• 1946- Marries Rachel Isum and had Jackie Jr.• 1949- Receives most Valuable Player Award.• 1950 -Sharon Robinson was born. • 1952- Son David Robinson was born.• 1955- Dodgers win World Series.
Jackie Robinson’s Timeline
• 1957- Robinson retires from baseball.• 1962- Introduce into the Hall of Fame. • 1968- Jackie's mom dies.• 1969-Jackie Jr returns from Vietnam wounded
and started taken drugs and.• 1971- Jackie Jr dies in a car crash.• 1972-Jackie dies• 1997-Major League Baseball retires the number
42 league wide