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Jackie Robinson: Breaking The Color Barrier
Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson was born January 31,1919 in Cairo, Georgia. He played professional baseball from 1947 to 1957. Jackie died on October 24, 1972 in Stamford, Connecticut. Jackie has four siblings their names are Willa Mae, Mack, Edgar, and Frank.

Early Life He went to two different high schools but was a great athlete. After graduating from high school, Jackie went to UCLA and won letters in all of his sports. Jackie became the Most Valuable Player of his baseball team in 1938.

Breaking the Color Barrier
Jackie Robinson began to play professional baseball in 1944 after he was discharged from the Army. At this time players were separated into two different leagues. One league was for white people and one was for black people.
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