Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was an American Major League Baseball second baseman who became the first African American to play in the major leagues in the modern era.
He was born January 31,1919 In Georgia.
He died October 24,1972
He played as number 42 for the Brooklyn Dodgers as a Second Baseman,First Baseman, and Outfielder.
He had Three Children
He was married to Rachel Robinson who is still alive. She is 93 years old.
His brother was Mack Robinson who was An Olympic competitor to Jesse Owens.
This man was the best the ever was in Baseball in his time.
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