Jackie Robinson's Life

1919      Born on January 31 in Cairo, Georgia

1939-1941      Starred in football, baseball, basketball and track teams at UCLA

1942-1944      Served in the U.S. Army

1945      Played professional baseball on the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League

1946      Married Rachel Isum, February 10

1946      Son Jackie was born on November 18

1947      Jackie broke the Color Barrier on April 10

1947-1956      Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers

1947      Named National League Rookie of the Year

1949      Named National League Most Valuable Player

1950      Daughter Sharon was born on January 13

1952      Son David was born on May 14

1957      Retired from baseball

1962      Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

1972      Died October 24 in Stamford, Connecticut