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Created by thefter on Feb 23, 2010

Last updated: 02/27/10 at 11:40 AM

• Retired number
  Apr 15, 1997 9:00 AM

  The MLB retired Jackie's number, 42.

• Death
  Oct 24, 1972 12:00 PM

  Jackie Robinson passed away on Oct. 24, 1972

• Hall of Fame
  Jul 23, 1962 12:00 PM

  Jackie got elected into the hall of fame, the frst year he could of.

• Retire
  Jan 5, 1957 12:00 PM

  After a great career, Jackie Robinson retired fromm Major League baseball.

• World series win
  Jul 1, 1955 12:00 AM

  Jackie Robinson and the Dodgers win the World Series

• MVP
  Jul 1, 1949 12:00 AM

  In 1949 Jackie was named MVP of the Major Leagues.

• Rookie of the Year
  Jul 1, 1948 12:00 AM

  Jackie was named Rookie of the Year in his debut year.

• Rookie of the Year
  Jun 30, 1947 9:00 PM

  Jackie Robinson was selected Rookie of the year

• First Game
  Apr 13, 1947 12:00 PM

  Jackie first game was amazing with 4 hits out of 5 at bats and scored 4 times and batted in 3.

• Major Leagues
  Apr 1, 1947

  Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, making him the first black man in the MLB

• Marrage
  Feb 10, 1946 12:00 PM

  Jackie Robinson got married to Rachel Issum.

• Army
  Jul 1, 1944 1:00 PM

  Jackie Robinson served in the army for two years

• UCLA
  Jun 30, 1939 8:00 PM

  Jackie got enrolled to UCLA because of his athlectic ability

• Parents
  Jul 27, 1919

  Jackie's dad left when he was only 6 months old.

• Birth
  Jan 31, 1919 12:00 PM