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Jackie Robinson(1919-1972)

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Jackie Robinson in The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)
Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues. Restored in original Black and White.
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Jackie Robinson is an American professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he started at first base for the The Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. When the Dodgers signed Robinson, they heralded the end of racial segregation in professional baseball that had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880s. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
BornJanuary 31, 1919
DiedOctober 24, 1972(53)
BornJanuary 31, 1919
DiedOctober 24, 1972(53)
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Known for

Jackie Robinson in The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)
The Jackie Robinson Story
6.4
  • Self
  • 1950
ABC Stage 67 (1966)
ABC Stage 67
7.3
TV Series
  • Actor
1955 World Series (1955)
1955 World Series
6.6
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Brooklyn Dodgers Third Baseman
1956 World Series
7.6
TV Series
  • Self - Brooklyn Dodgers Third Baseman

Credits

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  • ABC Stage 67 (1966)
    ABC Stage 67
    7.3
    TV Series
    • 1966
  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
    The Ed Sullivan Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Batting Instructor
    • 1962

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Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Jackie Robinson Foundation
    • Montréal history (french)
  • Alternative name
    • Jackie
  • Height
    • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
  • Born
    • January 31, 1919
    • Cairo, Georgia, USA
  • Died
    • October 24, 1972
    • Stamford, Connecticut, USA(heart disease)
  • Spouse
    • Rachel RobinsonFebruary 10, 1946 - October 24, 1972 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for MasterCard (archive footage).
  • Publicity listings
    • 6 Biographical Movies
    • 13 Print Biographies
    • 3 Portrayals
    • 12 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    As a lieutenant in the US Army during World War II, Robinson faced a court-martial in 1944 for refusing to move to the rear of an army bus (he was cleared of all charges and received an honorable discharge).
  • Quotes
    Baseball was just a part of my life. Thank God that I didn't allow a sport or a business or any part of my life to dominate me completely. I felt that I had my time in athletics and that was it.
  • Trademarks
      His number 42 jersey, which was retired by all major league teams in his honor

FAQ

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  • When did Jackie Robinson die?
    October 24, 1972
  • How did Jackie Robinson die?
    Heart disease
  • How old was Jackie Robinson when he died?
    53 years old
  • Where did Jackie Robinson die?
    Stamford, Connecticut, USA
  • When was Jackie Robinson born?
    January 31, 1919

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