Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919. He was the youngest of five children. He was also grandson of a slave. He always hoped his life would be better then that, but it wasn't. At the age of five his father Jerry Robinson left home. And his mother Millie Robinson moved the family to California. His family was being supported by welfare because their father wasn't around to help. They moved into a home with white neighbors who petitioned to have them relocated, but this attempt failed. Jackie was a fair student and had to work several part time jobs. For a while he was involved in several crimes and robberies with the pepper street gang. This didn't last long because he received "big brotherly" care from Carl Anderson, a local mechanic and Reverend Karl Downs. Both men were able to point him in a more positive direction. They had him focus more on athletics.

After Pasadena Junior College Jackie got a scholarship to the University of California at UCLA. Jackie's true passion was pl

the Major Leagues. In 1947, 1950, and 1951 he led in fielding percentages. In 1949 he was given most voluble player award. His batting average was .311.

Robinson will always be remembered for all that he did for black Americans. He went through many obstacles but he got through it all. He achieved his dream plus much more. Today many black Americans thank Jackie Robinson for doing what he did to show that black Americans are just as good and equal to white Americans.

Robinson was inducted to the Nation Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, the first black to receive the honor. Robinson wanted to become the first black to manage a major league team but no club offered him the opportunity.

Breaking baseball's color barrier was a serious challenge. Robinson met fierce resistance from many players and fans who believed in the separation of people on the basis of race. Branch Rickey warned Jackie not to retaliate or acknowledge taunts; Robinson endured malicious catcalls and racial slurs shouted from the stands. He also received unsigned notes threatening death if he continued to play baseball. Some rival players went beyond verbal abuse in an effort to intimidate him. They threw pitches at Jackie's head, spat on him when he slid into a base, and attempted to injure him with the spikes on their shoes. With the support of Branch Ricky and the encouragement of teammates the determined Robinson survived these attacks and helped the Dodgers win the National League Pennant in 1947. During the season he led the NL with 29 stolen bases. Sports writers named the courageous and talented Robinson Rookie of the Year in

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